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La Cocina Mexican Grill

45 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60606 · Cook County

114cited violations
5serious tier
25inspections
33tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1926508
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252100
2024120
20233170
2022120
2021120
2020151
2019190
20183122
2017150
20163122
2015150
2014280
2013180
2012150
2011270
2010150

Inspections

  1. Nov 25, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BEANS AND RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  2. Nov 17, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:30AM TO 9:30AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF WERE PREPARED/SERVED. AT 9:30AM CERTIFIED MANAGER FRANCISCO MORALES ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BEANS AND RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED AND WASTE WASTER IS BEEN COLLECTED WITH BUSPAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  3. Aug 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      Found 3 large tubs of cooked beans in walk-in in cooler with no discard date/prep date. Instructed manager to date all TCS foods that's cooked and held on site for more than 24hrs. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 20lbs of beans discarded valued at $25.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      Food handlers with expired food handlers certificates, instructed to obtain.

  4. Aug 10, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  5. Jul 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  6. Jun 30, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (STEAK, RICE) WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. THE INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOXES OF TORTILLAS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS AND STOVE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASHED IN THE INTERIOR OF TWO MICROWAVES LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  7. May 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): REFRIED BEANS, AND A VARIETY OF TOMATO BASED SALSAS, AND RICE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. ALSO NOTED DEEP GROOVES THROUGHOUT ALL CUTTING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Jan 29, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION #2373894 PREFORMED ON 6-17-20 FOR VIOLATION #57 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AND VIOLATION #58 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE SPECIFIED DATE ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

  9. Jun 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4.5LBS OF COOKED STEAK STORED INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF STEAK @80.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

  10. Apr 30, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE, POLICY MUST MATCH KIT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEMS (FISH,RICE,CHICKEN,SHRIMP, BEANS, BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED STORED UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT RICE, POTATOES, BEANS, CHICKEN, STEAK ALL STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLER OF FOOD STORAGE REQUIREMENTS AND SOURCE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED FACILITY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MISSING FOR UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED FACILITY HOOD IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL) IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA ABOVE GRILL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Jun 27, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      : 2-CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DARK DEEP GROVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PREP ALL POTS AND FOOD PANS MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PREOVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED VERY UNCLEAN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,OREGANO, FLOUR,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHLY OR REPLACE

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR AREA BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND FRONT PREP COOKING ARA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS

  12. Jun 26, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 40-LBS OF RAW GROUND BEEF AT 53.4F, 3-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, APPROX 15-LBS, 120-LBS OF BEEF AT 52.0F,53.0F, 30lbs of STEAK (DATED ON PACKAGE 6-25-18), 5-LBS OF GREEN HOMEMADE SALSA- 53.0F, RED SALSA-51.0F, 60-LBS OF RAW SHELL EGGS 55.0F-57.0F, 25-lbs SOUR CREAM- 54.0f . ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER approx. cost $ 900.00-CDI.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      PREPARED FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT LABELED, DATED, ( SALSA, TAMALES, RICE, COOKED CHICKEN,ETC).INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND WAS PREPARED OVER 24 HRS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      2-CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DARK DEEP GROVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PREP ALL POTS AND FOOD PANS MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PREOVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED VERY UNCLEAN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,OREGANO, FLOUR,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHLY OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR AREA BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND FRONT PREP COOKING ARA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS.

  13. Feb 21, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED COOKED PORK AND CHICKEN TAMALES IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO COOKED TAMALES STORED INSDE GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED UNCLEAN/ SOILED CARD BOARD ON LOWER SHELF OF RUSTY PREP TABLE .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD AND REPAIR RUSTY SHELF.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR AREA BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS.

  14. Jun 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND SLIGHT BUILD UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      FOUND OPEN GAPS AT THE EDGE OF WALL, AT TOP OF 3-COMP SINK AND ALSO AT THE WALL TILES AT THE SAME LOCATION. MUST SEAL,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND EMPTY BOXES AND OTHER VARIOU ITEMS IN THE RESTROOM ON THE FLOOR. MUST DECLUTTER THE ABOVE STATED AREA. ITMES MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED ONE FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND WASH CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF A PREP TABLE. MUST ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

  15. Dec 15, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND 3-BUCKET CONTAINERS,APPROX 120-LBS OF COOKED PINTO BEANS PREPARED YESTERDAY ,(12-14-16) MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. TEMPERATURES OF 45.0F,47.7F AND 48.3F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. BEANS REMOVED AND DISCARDED .APPROX COST $100.00,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABLED/DATED.MUST INSTALL

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND PREPARED FOODS,(TAMALES,ETC) STORED INSIDE FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE.MUST ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMONTER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE

  16. Sep 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS.APPROX 20 LBS OF EGGS AT 49.2F,48.9F.ALSO FOODS PREPARED YESTERDAY: 40 LBS PINTO BEANS AT 45.9F,46.8F, 30LBS GREEN SALSA AT 46.7F,45.8F 20LBS RED SALSA-44.9F. ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPROX 110 LBS COST $150.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABLED/DATED.MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND PREPARED FOODS,(TAMALES,ETC) STORED INSIDE FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE.MUST ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE ICE MACHINE.MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE. ALO THERMONTER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

  17. Mar 24, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR UPPER PANEL IN ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR. ALSO UNCLEAN WALLS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  18. Jan 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES INCLUDING ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS IN REFRIGERATORS AND WALK-IN COOLER. IN THE UPRIGHT 1DR FREEZER MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. FOUND FROZEN TAMALES AND TORTILLAS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPING BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPAINT/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES LOCATED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SEAL OPENING AT WALL BASE MEETING WITH THE TOP MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO OPEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK( HANDLE IS IN OPERATING CONDITION AT THIS TIME).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF ON PREMISES WITH ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF.

  19. Nov 12, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      SLOW DRAIN AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  20. Jan 17, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE IN DEEP FRYER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      REMOVE CLUTTER IN STAFF WASHROOM ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      FOOD HANDLERS NEED PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM ICE CONTACT.

  21. Apr 25, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE BULK PLASTIC BLUE BINS CONTAINING RICE LOCATED IN THE REAR HALLWAY.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT 1DR FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPAIR/SEAL LARGE HOLES IN THE WALL IN THE STAFF RESTROOM NEXT TO THE HANDSINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT THE 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND SUPPLIES ON THE RESTROOM FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

  22. Nov 5, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE COVERED, DATED OR LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES & RIPPED DOOR GASKETS OF SMALL COOLER ACROSS GRILL MUST BE REPLACED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DUST OR GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS & OTHER ATTACHMENT TO THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF REAR UPRIGHT COOLER MUST BE CLEANED ALSO.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT HANDSWINK IS LOOSE, MUST FIX.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ANY CLUTTER OR UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE REAR HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED & MAINTAINED.

  23. Nov 22, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.

    • 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. OBSERVED WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES/CEILING TILES MUST BE SEALED AND TIGHT FITTED.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

  24. Mar 4, 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. PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

    • 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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE(UPPER PORTION OF MACHINE). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

    • 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. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

    • 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. WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  25. Sep 17, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE DATES/LABELS.

    • 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. ANY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED & MAKE ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER & 2-DOOR COOLER BY W.I.C. DOOR-DUE TO DUST/DEBRIS BUILD-UP.

    • 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. INTERIOR OF HOOD & ATTACHMENTS TO IT MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/DUST; ANY GREASE/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES BY COOKING AREA MUST BE REPLACED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES, & SOLUTION REPLACED AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.