El Senor Sombrero

5220 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County

88cited violations

5serious tier

22inspections

32tier not stated

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by: Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID: 1168722
Status: Risk 1 (High)
Official record: Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	3	12	1
2025	1	2	0
2024	1	1	0
2023	2	7	0
2022	1	10	2
2021	1	4	0
2019	1	4	0
2018	1	2	0
2017	1	3	0
2016	1	3	1
2015	1	4	0
2014	1	5	1
2013	1	4	0
2012	1	6	0
2011	1	5	0
2010	4	16	0

Inspections

Aug 13, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON RIGHT LOWER SHELF UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
Aug 6, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED 1 SMALL LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ACROSS PREP TABLE AND 1 LIVE LARGE ROACH ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/6/2026 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED TWO DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED DEAD ROACH ON SHELF IN REAR OF FACILITY UNDERNEATH KNIFE RACK AND OBSERVED DEAD ROACH ON LID OF CONTAINER OF BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM FACILITY.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED RUST AND PEELING PAINT ON LOWER SHELF UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT FROM SAID EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON RIGHT LOWER SHELF UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED DAMAGED TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED TILE IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
Feb 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  
  OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(PORK) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $63 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FRYER AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FRYER AND FLAT TOP GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
May 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  BOWLS SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
Aug 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACE.
Aug 17, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  3-302.12 MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  5-204.12: MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Aug 10, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
Oct 7, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AND IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
- Serious Priority
  PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
  
  COOKED BEEF IN PREP COOLER AT 101.2F. BEEF PREPARED AT 9AM AND WAS TEMPED AT 12:20PM. MUST COOL FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND TO 41F OR BELOW IN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- Serious Priority
  PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  
  FOUND COOKED TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE: EMPANADAS 47.1F IN COOLER. MUST HOLD COLD FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  FOUND LADLE STORED IN CONTAINER OF FOOD IN COOLER, AND ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE MACHINE WHERE ENTIRE SCOOP IN TOUCHING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  
  MUST INVERT POTS AND PANS DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  FOUND MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR: BROKEN TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN HANDLE ON ICE SCOOPER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  FOUND MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN TRAINING AND MANINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
May 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MISSING HANDLE ON ICE SCOOP. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  CRACKED TILES ON COUNTERTOP NEXT TO STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  FOOD DEBRIS ON HANDLES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Apr 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY OR KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  
  OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPPED TCS FOODS IN COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD/SELL BY DATES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
Apr 30, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME. HOOD FILTER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  
  WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.
Jul 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED BEEF MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, BAGGIE/ZIP LOC BAGS.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR UPRIGHT COOLER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Jun 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical Corrected on site
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT: POTATO TACOS AT 81F, TAQUITOS AT 85.1F AND CHILE RELLENOS AT 83F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: CHICKEN AT 44.6F, TAMALES AT 51.2F, EGGS AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 66.2F, CHEESE AT 43.4F, PORK AT 47.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR WALLS OF THE PREP COOLERS.
Sep 11, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT PREP TABLES.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN, ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  
  OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
May 1, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
  
  OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HANDWASH SOAP WITH INADEQUATE HAND WASH SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PURCHASE ADEQUATE HAND WASH SOAP AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED BASE OF BEVERAGE COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASE OF BEVERAGE COOLER.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.
- Not serious Minor
  REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  
  MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.
Mar 14, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  SOME CHIP PAINT ON WALL IN SOME SECTIONS INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST REPAIR WITH A NON TOXIC PAINT ALS0 CLEAN WALL BEHIND STOVE IN PREP AREA
- Not serious Minor
  REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  
  MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  
  MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
Nov 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  THE RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE REAR COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR, RIPPED AND TORN. INSTD TO REPLACE THEM.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN IT. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAD DUST ON THEM.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN DIFFERENT AREAS IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT ALL THE WALLS.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  CLEAN THE VENTS THEY HAVE DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
Nov 16, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  RUBBER GASKETS OF REAR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, COUNTERTOPS UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE AND GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, STEAM TABLE (INTERIOR AND BOTTOM), HOT HOLDING UNIT, KNIFE RACK AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FLOOR DRAIN NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES. REPAIR BASE OF CUSTOMERS COUNTEROP SEATING AREA, UNFINISHED, HOLES. INSTD TO SEAL SAME AND PAINT.
- Not serious Minor
  TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  
  PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (COATS, PURSES, ETC). INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
Sep 8, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYER,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GREASE TRAP,GRILL TABLE.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR POP COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
Aug 30, 2010 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
  
  All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLY ACTIVITY MORE THAN 30 ON TABLES IN SHARED FOOD COMMON AREA SEATING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/30/10.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYER,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GREASE TRAP,GRILL TABLE.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR POP COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
Aug 30, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYER,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GREASE TRAP,GRILL TABLE.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR POP COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
Aug 20, 2010 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
  
  All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 30 SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREA IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ALSO FRONT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING,ALSO NO COPY OF STATE LICENCE FOR PEST CONTROL.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE STATE LICENSE & RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/20/10.
- 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.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
- 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 REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF TABLES,GREASE TRAP.
- 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.MUST CLEAN FRYER,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GREASE TRAP,GRILL TABLE.
- 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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.
- 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.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR POP COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.