Arturo's Tacos

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	1	1	0
2024	3	7	0
2023	1	5	0
2022	2	11	1
2021	1	5	0
2020	3	9	0
2019	2	34	0
2018	1	8	2
2017	2	15	0
2016	3	23	3
2015	3	15	0
2014	2	5	0
2013	2	6	0
2011	1	5	0
2010	1	6	0

Oct 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Meat slicer in basement prep kitchen mot clean behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.

Dec 9, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 27, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN GREASE TRAP AND ICE MACHINE AT LOWER LEVEL.MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.

Aug 20, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS AT LOWER LEVEL/FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS NOT WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN GREASE TRAP AND ICE MACHINE AT LOWER LEVEL.MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-23-23 INSPECTION #2577768. 51.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. 58.NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLEGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE STATED VIOLATIONS.

Jun 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR LITTERED. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLEGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Aug 19, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO EXPIRATION DATES FOR READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSAS, COOKED RICE, COOKED MEATS, ETC.) THAT ARE REFRIGERATED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS IN ALL COOLERS REFRIGERATED MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A MAXIMUM USE BY DATE OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY #1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF BEEF TONGUE BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE WALL IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH EXPOSED SHEETROCK. MUST TILE OVER THE SHEETROCK.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OR TRAINING.

May 11, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOOD (RICE AT 135F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ON TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. OBSERVED SOUP AT 45F, COOKED RICE AT 50.1F, AND BEEF TONGUE AT 55.8F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF STOCK ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT ON STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE BOXES OR SHIELD THE SEWAGE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE CEILING DRYWALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

Jul 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MENS WASHROOM AND BASEMENT HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT MAINTAINED, LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE SAID HANDWASH BOWLS HOT AND COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS WITH RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COOKED GROUND BEEF NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH USE BY DATE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY LABEL TCS FOODS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATE. SAID IMPROPERLY LABELED GROUND BEEF VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT DISHWASH AREA ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASH ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 28, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES OR PROPERLY ENCASE THE SEWAGE LINES SO AS TO PROTECT ALL FOOD FROM LEAKS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE SMALLER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

Feb 28, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES OR PROPERLY ENCASE THE SEWAGE LINES SO AS TO PROTECT ALL FOOD FROM LEAKS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE SMALLER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

Jan 27, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. A RACK OF DISHES WAS STORED INSIDE OF THE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES OR PROPERLY ENCASE THE SEWAGE LINES SO AS TO PROTECT ALL FOOD FROM LEAKS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE SMALLER WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261443 ON 2/4/19: 47 - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. 49 - MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND GLASS REACH IN COOLER, DISH RACKS AND DELIME DISH MACHINE, DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS. 57- IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. 58 - OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Feb 4, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-302.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETERS TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: DISCUSSED WITH THE PIC ON HOW GLOVES SHOULD BE USED IN FOOD PREPARATION BY FOOD HANDLERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND GLASS REACH IN COOLER,DISH RACKS AND DELIME DISH MACHINE,DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR /PREP AREA AND REMOVE TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,BASEMENT AND WALK IN COOLER
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN

Jan 28, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated Corrected on site
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT TCS FOODS WITH BARE HANDS SUCH AS (CHEESE,SHREEDED LETTUCE,DICED TOMATOES,SLICED RADISH) THAT WAS PUT ON TOP OF TACOS TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT. MUST USE GLOVES,UTENSILS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
Not serious Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH 1LB. FRESH MUSSELS AND 5LBS. OYSTERS INSIDE OF PANS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.APPX.6LBS.$59.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETERS TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

DISCUSSED WITH THE PIC ON HOW GLOVES SHOULD BE USED IN FOOD PREPARATION BY FOOD HANDLERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND GLASS REACH IN COOLER,DISH RACKS AND DELIME DISH MACHINE,DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS..
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR /PREP AREA AND REMOVE TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,BASEMENT AND WALK IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MIANTAIN.

Jan 29, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found 40lbs of cooked rice in the large walk in cooler at 57.1f. Facility stated the rice was cooked yesterday. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above and to cool down cooked foods to 70F in 2 hours maximum and then to 40f in an additional 4 hours maximum. Operator discarded and denatured said food with a stated value of $120. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed a foodhandler touching ready to eat foods with his bare hands: a sandwich bun/bread, tortillas, and garnishes (cheese and cilantro). Instructed facility that there is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Operator discarded said items and reviewed with employees. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Found raw chicken stored above vegetables and fish in the rear prep 2 door cooler. Also found raw beef stored above cut vegetables and garnishes in the front counter 2 door prep top cooler. Instructed facility to store all items in order of final cooking temperature with highest final cooking temperature on bottom and lowest on top and to maintain. Operator corrected at time of inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed prepackaged items for sale at the front counter without labels. Instructed facility to label and maintain all items that are packaged with name, date, ingredients, and location of production/purchase.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed grease and food debris accumulated on the sides and exterior surfaces of the cooking equipment throughout. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper, interior portions of the basement ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout: along wall bases, behind and under equipment, and heavy buildup under the rear fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed hand sink immediately adjacent and accessible to the basement prep area right outside of the walk in coolers. Sink must have hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain stoppers for all compartments of the three compartments sinks on site.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Observed the room just off the pop room in the basement to have clutter and items stored on floor. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, and store at least 6 inches off floors and walls to help facilitate proper cleaning methods and help prevent potential pest harborage.

Mar 17, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LID BROKEN IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CORRECTED.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUIL-UP ON LIGHT SHIELS COVERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING WHEN NOT IN USE.

Jan 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LID BROKEN IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPING FOOD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Sep 15, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found heavily soiled cutting boards in kitchen prep area. Instructed to sand or replace. Must maintain. Waste pipe in basement only partially covered in basement dry storage area. Instructed to provide adequate protection above food items such as canned fruits/veggies and flour (drop ceiling or pipe covering) or move food items to proper storage area.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED HEAVY GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEAH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED DIRT AND STAINS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed no working lights in dry storage (beer and soda) area. Instructed to repair. Must provide adequate lighting throughout facility.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Must install back flow device on utility sink in basement. Must install hand sink in basement prep area or remove all prep items (prep tables, cutting boards, cutting or shredding machines). Instructed all prep areas must be equipped with convenient, easily accessible hand sink (complete with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels). Must maintain. NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BY 12/15/2016.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Found items stored on milk crates in basement area. Instructed all items must be stored at least 6 inches from the floor, but on shelving that allows floors to be cleaned while items stored. Basement area must be organized

Jun 24, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facility unable to maintain proper temperature in front reach in cooler. Air temperature found is 50.3F. Instructed cooler must be able to maintain internal temperature of 40F or less. All items removed. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection. Instructed must not use cooler until it has been repaired, inspected by CDPH and tag removed. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in cooler in the front prep area: 15lbs of guacamole @ 52.9F (valued at $ 45); 10bs of shredded cheese @ 52.6f ($18.9); 10lbs of shredded lettuce @ 50.4f ($22); 20lbs diced tomatoes @ 51.1f - 55.9f ($15); 2lbs of stuffed poblano peppers @ 55.9f ($19); 1lb of eggs @ 54.7f ($9.75 ); 5lbs carnitas @ 56.2f ($7.95); 1/5lbs of sliced cheese @ 57.0f ($2.5); 1lb of tripe @ 100.4f ($1.49 ); 1.5lbs pork chops @ 52.7f ($4.58); 15lbs of raw steak/beef @ 49.8f - 52.7f ($ 103.5); 5lbs barbacoa @ 53.4f ($2.70); and 5lbs of shrimp @ 52.3f ($ ). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less during storage (or 140f and above). Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed food handler using bare hands to prepare taco (touching tortilla, lettuce, avocado, etc.) Also witnessed same food handler cracking an egg with bare hands, and not washing hands before moving on to the next task, which was using a utensil for food at the grill. Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Must use gloves or utensils, and must wash hands when switching tasks and in between glove changes. Food handler put gloves on during inspection. Gloves supplied at each station. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Found potentially hazardous foods improperly stored throughout facility. 2 door reach in cooler: raw chicken and fish stored directly above soup and sauce. walk in cooler: raw meats stored directly above cooked meats and produce; In front reach in cooler: eggs stored directly above produce and ready to eat foods. Operator corrected all coolers during inspection. Instructed must have eggs and raw items stored under ready to eat or cooked foods. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found heavily soiled cutting boards in kitchen prep area. Instructed to sand or replace. Must maintain. Waste pipe in basement only partially covered in basement dry storage area. Instructed to provide adequate protection above food items such as canned fruits/veggies and flour (drop ceiling or pipe covering) or move food items to proper storage area.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found dust build up on vents above coffee and juice station. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed no working lights in dry storage (beer and soda) area. Instructed to repair. Must provide adequate lighting throughout facility.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Must install back flow device on utility sink in basement. Found leak under dish machine. Must repair and maintain. Must install hand sink in basement prep area or remove all prep items (prep tables, cutting boards, cutting or shredding machines). Instructed all prep areas must be equipped with convenient, easily accessible hand sink (complete with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels). Must maintain.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometers in all coolers. Must also have a stem thermometer available for food handlers.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Found items stored on milk crates in basement area. Instructed all items must be stored at least 6 inches from the floor, but on shelving that allows floors to be cleaned while items stored. Basement area must be organized.

Jun 24, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found heavily soiled cutting boards in kitchen prep area. Instructed to sand or replace. Must maintain. Waste pipe in basement only partially covered in basement dry storage area. Instructed to provide adequate protection above food items such as canned fruits/veggies and flour (drop ceiling or pipe covering) or move food items to proper storage area.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found dust build up on vents above coffee and juice station. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed no working lights in dry storage (beer and soda) area. Instructed to repair. Must provide adequate lighting throughout facility.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Must install back flow device on utility sink in basement. Found leak under dish machine. Must repair and maintain. Must install hand sink in basement prep area or remove all prep items (prep tables, cutting boards, cutting or shredding machines). Instructed all prep areas must be equipped with convenient, easily accessible hand sink (complete with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels). Must maintain.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometers in all coolers. Must also have a stem thermometer available for food handlers.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Found items stored on milk crates in basement area. Instructed all items must be stored at least 6 inches from the floor, but on shelving that allows floors to be cleaned while items stored. Basement area must be organized.

Oct 15, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE REAR 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN AT FRONT, REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, ON SITE AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Oct 6, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/12/15 REPORT#1441683 (32)RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. (33)DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. (34)OBSERVED DAMAGE AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE REAR 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN AT FRONT, REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, ON SITE AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Jan 12, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. OBSERVED DAMAGE AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 22, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN LABELS AND/OR SIGNAGE FOR PASTRIES RECEIVED FROM OUTSIDE BAKERY. SIGNAGE/LABELS MUST HAVE NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY, INGREDIENTS, MAJOR ALLERGENS AND DATES.

Jul 15, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING WHERE WATER PIPE EXITS EXTERIOR WALL. GAP ACCESSIBLE THROUGH BASEMENT AND EXTERIOR POTENTIALLY ALLOWING ENTRY FOR PESTS. FOUND ADDITIONAL 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BOTH GAPS SO ALL OUTER OPENINGS ARE PROTECTED AND TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN LABELS AND/OR SIGNAGE FOR PASTRIES RECEIVED FROM OUTSIDE BAKERY. SIGNAGE/LABELS MUST HAVE NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY, INGREDIENTS, MAJOR ALLERGENS AND DATES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE BEVERAGE STATION AND FRONT COUNTER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT WESTERN MOST FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

Sep 16, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM REACH-IN COOLER FRONT PREP AREA, AND RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA,

Feb 4, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN-COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED,BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA,A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT ALSO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.

May 25, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT,MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED NEXT TO JUICER ALSO MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3COMP SINK.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SECTION OF EAST TILED WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN DUSTY VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN,DINING AREAS TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.

Jul 21, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED OPENED CAN FOOD WITH FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOODS EMPTIED INTO STORABLE CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,GALSS OR STAINLESS STEEL BEFORE STORAGE
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE SIDE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. VENT IN LADIES TOILET WITH BUILD UP DUST, 3COMP.SINK,MICROWAVE OVEN INSIDE TOP WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS,AND VENT ON HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP,NEEDS CLEANING. MUST CLEAN PLASTIC CURTAINS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. WALK IN COOLER FLOORS WITH WATER AND DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING DRY AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.ALSO REPAIR OPENING ON CEILING TILE IN LADIES TOILET.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR PIPE LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR BY HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN.

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