Supermercado La Moreliana
2459 S MILLARD AVE, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2671214
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 20 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 26 | 2 |
| 2022 | 6 | 25 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
-
Aug 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
-
Jul 16, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
-
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 NOTED SEVERAL COOLING UNITS ARE NOT WORKING, INCLUDING THE IN COOLER (TAG REMAINS), ONLY STORING NON-TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT THIS TIME. PREVIOUSLY DOCUMENTED ON INITIAL REPORT.
-
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) NOTED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED PIPING ATTACHED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
-
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.116 NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER-STAINED CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN REAR PREP AND GROCERY AREA ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST BE MAINTAINED ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2596937 ON 7/2/24. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 36) NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 36)NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 38)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE LARGE BLACK FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT BUTCHER PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE SURFACES, AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ON FREEZER UNIT AND STORED DRIED KITCHENWARE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOTHE WALK-IN-OUT WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP, AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. 48)NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
-
Jul 2, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD-HELD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 10LBS COOKED STEAK (59F), AND APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED PORK @56.7F BOTH STORED INSIDE REFRIGERTAION UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BOTH SAID ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION.# 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
-
Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 58.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. THE PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. TCS FOOD IS NOT STORED IN IT DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE LARGE BLACK FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT BUTCHER PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE SURFACES, AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ON FREEZER UNIT AND STORED DRIED KITCHENWARE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA AND IN CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN BUTCHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND, AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZING UNIT AND 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROVIDE FOOD-GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HOT HOLD UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA WITH CORNERS OF EQUIPMENT MENDED TOGETHER WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDTION.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL COOLING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. ISNTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
-
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
-
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED GREASE RECEPTACLE SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
-
Serious
Priority
-
Oct 11, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 65.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MEAT DEPARTMENT AND MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
-
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLES, COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA, GROCERY SALES FLOOR AREA, AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
-
Severity not stated
-
Oct 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 65.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES, SEVERAL FRUIT FLIES AND DROPPING IN FACILITY IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL LIVE ROACHES AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
-
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MEAT DEPARTMENT AND MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
-
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLES, COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA, GROCERY SALES FLOOR AREA, AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
-
Severity not stated
-
Oct 4, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY WIPING CLOTHES,SCOOPER AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE THEM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
-
Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF PORK AT 65.2F, 3LBS OF PORK AT 67.8F AND 10LBS OF PORK SOUP AT 68.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 18LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
-
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 65.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES, SEVERAL FRUIT FLIES AND DROPPING IN FACILITY IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL LIVE ROACHES AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
-
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MEAT DEPARTMENT AND MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
-
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLES, COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING EXCESSIVELY ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPES WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA, GROCERY SALES FLOOR AREA, AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
-
Dec 1, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
-
Nov 25, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED CROSS CONNECTION BETWEEN HANDSINK AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN TAQUERIA AREA. WHEN HANDSINK IS UTILIZED SOILED WATER BACKS INTO FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MAINTAIN PLUMBING SYSTEM PREVENTING CROSS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
-
Serious
Priority
-
Nov 17, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL LIVE ROACHES AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
-
Nov 7, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPEECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (BEANS, RICE, CHICKEN, SALSA , ETC) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
-
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER TABLES AND ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL LIVE ROACHES AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
-
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLES, COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
-
Nov 1, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPEECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (BEANS, RICE, CHICKEN, SALSA , ETC) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL LIVE ROACHES AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
-
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER TABLES AND ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
-
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLES, COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WASHROOMS FOR FEMALES USE AND MAINTAIN.
-
Not serious
Core
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2453692 DATED:10/22/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #56;OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA. MUST INCREASE AND MAINTAIN. #57;OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. #58;OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
-
Severity not stated
-
Oct 12, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPEECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (BEANS, RICE, CHICKEN, SALSA , ETC) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL LIVE ROACHES AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACH INSIDE OF EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER TABLES AND ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
-
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLES, COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RAN IN HANDSINK AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WASHROOMS FOR FEMALES USE AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA TO NOT BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, IN NEED OF RESURFACING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING OR SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA, GROCERY SALES FLOOR AREA, AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.
-
Not serious
Core
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2453692 DATED:10/22/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #56;OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA. MUST INCREASE AND MAINTAIN. #57;OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. #58;OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
-
Oct 22, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPEECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (BEANS, RICE, CHICKEN, SALSA , ETC) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
-
Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMEPRATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (40LBS CARNITAS ,6 LBS BEEF, 10 LBS CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGE BETWEEN 49.0F-54.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41 AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATE COST OF ALL ITEMS DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY BY PERSON IN CHARGE WAS $200. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN INSIDE UNIT.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A PROHIBITED ANIMAL (CAT) ON SITE ROAMING IN THE FACILITY'S IN USE REAR PREP AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS MADE AWRE THAT SUCH ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAT FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES . CAT WAS REMOVED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF SHELVING UNITS WHERE PLATES , FORKS AND CONDITMENTS ARE STORED ACROSS FROM THE FLAT TOP GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA. MUST INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
-
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
-
Jul 9, 2019 License · 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 PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOOD BEANS, CORN HUSK, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO ADD COMMON NAME OF ITEM, AND THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
-
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE REAR UTILITY/MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.