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Xoco

65 W ILLINOIS ST, Chicago, IL 60654 · Cook County

73cited violations
7serious tier
21inspections
27tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1991237
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252122
2024162
2023130
2022132
2021230
2020130
2019130
2018140
2017190
2016360
2015140
2014130
2013110
2012271
2011130
2010130

Inspections

  1. Aug 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E)---OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11---OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Aug 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP LINE-COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.1F,COOKED PORK AT 45.5F,COOKED FISH AT 46.4F,CHEESE AT 48.2F AND COOKED BEEF AT 49.0F ETC. .MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS SLICED CHEESE AND CHICKEN ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Aug 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-53.6F(SLICED TOMATOES 50.5F, BEANS 53.6F, CHEESE 48.0F, CHICKEN 47.1F, CUT WATERMELON 49.6F, SHRIMP 47.1F, PORK 46.9F, AND ROASTED MUSHROOMS 46.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $40 WEIGHING 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED WITH ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN RECORDS REQUIRED AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HACCP PLAN RECORDS REQUIRED ON PREMISES AND HOLD SUCH RECORDS FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 38.0F BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WESTSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WESTSIDE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED SOME CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.

  4. Dec 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOLYEE IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  5. Dec 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE ON COOK LINE PICK UP COOKED, BREADED CHICKEN AND PLACE ONTO A SANDWICH WITHOUT GLOVES AND THEN PLACE ONE PIECE OF BREAD ON TOP OF THE OTHER ALSO WITHOUT GLOVES ON. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SANDWICH AND HAD ALL EMPLOYEES PUT ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR GLOVES WHENEVER TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AT END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 160F. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-192F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Oct 12, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM CEILING LIGHTS DIRECTLY OVER THE LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS.

  7. Mar 25, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  8. Apr 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN BASEMENT WALL NEAR LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS IN BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGY TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY EMPLOYEE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGY TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  9. Jul 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OPEN DRINKS FOR EMPLOYEES ON FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD GUARD.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      KEEPING UTENSILS IN STANDING WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.

  10. Sep 7, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-104.14(f) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING IN SMAL AREA BY 1- COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. NSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.

  11. Aug 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SHELF UNDER YOGURT COOLER IN MORNING AND GUACAMOLE BAR IN AFTERNOON/EVENING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SHELF UNDER YOGURT COOLER IN MORNING AND GUACAMOLE BAR IN AFTERNOON/EVNING NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA UNDERNEATH.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PRER AREA UNDER SHELVING, IN LIQUOR ROOM UNDER SHELVING, LOCKERS AND IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF HOT WATER HEATER ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALLS OF HOT WATER HEATER ROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE WALLS OF HOT WATER HEATER ROOM TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CIELING TILE MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT OUT ABOVE STOVE ON MAIN FLOOR. REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MAKE SURE ALL COOLERS HAVE THERMOMETERS AND ARE EASILY LOCATED TO INSURE ALL COOLERS ARE 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WET MOPS ON FLOOR.HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS.STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  12. Aug 26, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Mar 22, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREP AREA LEFT SIDE BEER COOLER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ALSO MUST REATTACH/RECAULK BASEMENT EXPOSED BOWL TO WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOT WATER TANK ROOM FLOOR LITTERED. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALL AT BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Jan 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREP AREA LEFT SIDE BEER COOLER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ALSO MUST REATTACH/RECAULK BASEMENT EXPOSED BOWL TO WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALL AT BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

  15. May 15, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SHELVE WITH CLEAN DRY UTENSILS AND DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PLASTIC CURTAIN OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR RIPPED OFF(NOT MAINTAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE SERVING AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE .

  16. Aug 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      NOTED PINKISH, GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) AT THE SHELVES OF PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE HALL WAY OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

  17. Oct 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST.

  18. Dec 11, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LABELS ON SPICE AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN UTENSILS RACKS SOTRED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF FLOOR.

  19. Jul 5, 2012 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      (7-38-030) THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WAS SANITIZING BETWEEN 150-156F, WHILE RUNNING IT FOR AT LEAST 5-TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN AT 180F AT MANIFOLD; & TO USE THE 3-COMP. SINK (QUATS SANITIZER) UNTIL DISHMACHINE IS FIXED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      COMPRESSORS OF MOST COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, DUE TO DEBRIS/CLUTTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE ICE CREAM/SOFT SERVE MACHINE NEEDS A HOT & COLD WATER SUPPLY TO PROPERLY RINSE & SANITIZE HOPPER. UNIT TAGGED UNTIL WATER LINE IS PROVIDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING & PEST MONITORING.

  20. Dec 6, 2011 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.MUST PROVIDE LABELING FOR ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN ALL PREP COOLERS AT FOOD-SERVICE LINE.

    • 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.ELECTRIC OVENS IN PREP AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS MANAGER CARLOS ALFEREZ MADE AWARE OF SUCH AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS OVER FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

  21. Jun 2, 2010 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 coolers rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace 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 food build up on exterior of dishmachine and lower side of dishmachine drain board. Must clean and maintain equipment.

    • 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 interior of floor drains and maintain.

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.