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La Palma Supermercado

4173 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County

70cited violations
1serious tier
13inspections
43tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2601224
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025130
2024120
2023160
20222161
2021250
20193220
20183160

Inspections

  1. Nov 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP, STORAGE AREAS WALK IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR DRYING PROPERLY. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND TORTILLAS STORED IN FRONT OF THE BUTCHER DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Aug 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR LOCATED IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND TORTILLAS STORED IN FRONT OF THE BUTCHER DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jun 26, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NOTED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SIDE ROOM WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER CONVEYOR BELT IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  4. Dec 19, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

  5. Dec 12, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT BREAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      CURED BEEF AT 66.5F HANGING FROM STRING IN BASEMENT BEING OFFERED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION. NO LAB ASSESSMENT/RESULTS ON SITE TO VERIFY PRODUCT IS SAFE TO STORE/SELL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 1 LBS, $5 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 - COS

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      NO LAB TESTING/RESULTS FOR CURED BEEF NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION AND OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR HAVE UNDER REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE 29 FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. - COS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON RIGHT SIDE, AND FRONT DOUBLE DOORS WITH 1/2" GAP IN MIDDLE OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED IN 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND GASKET ON 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. FOUND HOT WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

  6. Aug 23, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: CEILING IN BASEMENT COOKING PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKS, HOLES AND PEELINGS PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING SO AS TO BE AS SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

  7. Aug 16, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA ARE HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      MISSING CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AND CHLORINE). INSTD TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CEILING IN BASEMENT COOKING PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKS, HOLES AND PEELINGS PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING SO AS TO BE AS SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

  8. Sep 24, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B): MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL MEAT AND DELI CASES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12: MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE/SPICES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307-11: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT HANDWASH SINK LOCATED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AT MEAT PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-603.15: UNABLE TO VERIFY CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR LARGE CARNITA POTS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE PROPER PROCEDURE FOR SPECIAL CLEANING NEEDS (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) OR PROVIDE SMALL EQUIPMENT TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: MISSING WALL COVING THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKING PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER WALL COVING IN SAME AREA. MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND WATER ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR.INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE AN EVEN, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  9. Sep 17, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL MEAT AND DELI CASES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE/SPICES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OVER 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES NOTED IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREAS, AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT HANDWASH SINK LOCATED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AT MEAT PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      UNABLE TO VERIFY CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR LARGE CARNITA POTS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE PROPER PROCEDURE FOR SPECIAL CLEANING NEEDS (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) OR PROVIDE SMALL EQUIPMENT TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON EXTERIOR AND ON SURROUNDING GROUND CAUSING FOUL ODOR AND ATTRACTING PESTS. INSTD TO CLEAN CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUND. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING WALL COVING THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKING PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER WALL COVING IN SAME AREA. MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND WATER ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR.INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE AN EVEN, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  10. Apr 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, WITH SIGNATURES VERIFYING EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE WRITTEN POLICY OR EQUIPMENT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN POLICY FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND SINK BLOCKED BEHIND BOXES, CARTS, ETC. /NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA (BEHIND DELI). INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVED ALL ITEMS STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK TO MAKE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ALL ITEMS STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA ON MAIN FLOOR, AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, AND AT WASH BOWL SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT EACH HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION (5-205.11) FOR CITATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA ON MAIN FLOOR, AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP, AND AT WASH BOWL SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT ALL HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR ALL SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION (5-205.11) FOR CITATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROVES IN MEAT CUTTING AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT A FREQUENCY WHICH WILL PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN MEAT CUTTING AREA, AND IN BASEMENT PREP. OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCETS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA IN KITCHEN ON MAIN FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT # 2222684, DATED 9/21/18, NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PROVIDED NEW SUMMARY TO POST DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Sep 21, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  12. Sep 19, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-204.11 NO HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA WHERE PREP TABLE AND SCALE LOCATED. NO HANDSINK IN BASEMENT WHERE 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINKS IN ALL NOTED AREAS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12(B) LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

  13. Sep 4, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-204.11 NO HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PRODUCE PREP AREA WHERE PREP TABLE AND SCALE LOCATED. NO HANDSINK IN BASEMENT WHERE 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. NO ACCESSIBLE HANDSINK IN MEAT PREP AREA EAST END. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINKS IN ALL NOTED AREAS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12(A) NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.11 (B-E). PAPER LINING AND MILK/POP CRATES BEING UTILIZED IN MEAT/DELI CASE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE, DURABLE, NON CORROSION, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12(B) LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12(A) BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12(A) UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 RAW WOOD FLOOR IN LARGE WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO SURFACE FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.