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Casa Margarita

505 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

78cited violations
9serious tier
14inspections
32tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2511887
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026162
20243201
2023152
2022130
2020272
20192241
2018260
2017271

Inspections

  1. Feb 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.5 F AND 60.0 F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND 3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER ALONG COOKLINE- CREAM CHEESE, CHOPPED TOMATOES, CHEESE, CHICKEN AND BUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OF OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 150 LBS, VALUED AT $280.00.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      FOUND WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60.0 F AND COOKLINE REACH IN 3-DOOR COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.0 F, FOUND CREAM CHEESE, CHOPPED TOMATOES, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ALONG COOKLINE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  2. Aug 9, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THAWED BEEF MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM, INSTURCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  3. Aug 6, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      SEE VIOLATION #59

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THAWED BEEF MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONL

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM, INSTURCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      "OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT# #: 2598227 DATED FOR 07/29/24: 6-501.111:(38) OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS FROM YEAR 2021 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED."

  4. Jul 29, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) –

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      "OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE BAR AT THE HAND WASHING SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE 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. CITATION HAS BEEN COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED."

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AS EQUIPMENT (STOCK BURNER) WAS INSTALLED IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE EQUIPMENT, SO THAT HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CITATION HAS BEEN COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT BAR AND REAR PREP. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNITS. FACILITY WILL USE 3 PART SINK TO WASH ALL DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS FROM YEAR 2021 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C)."

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THAWED BEEF MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM, INSTURCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  5. Oct 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken , beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-28-012.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      Found 3 lbs of raw shrimp at 54.3f, 2 lbs of raw chicken at 53.8f and 4 lbs of raw beef at 55.1f, all food items held in prep cooler from a day before. Instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $50.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      No discard date provide on cooked food containers ( ground beef, rice...) in walk-in cooler that held for more than 24hr. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      Found cook line prep cooler air temp at 61.3f, cooler is used to store said food items. Instructed to keep all coolers temp at 41f or lower, cooler is tagged not allowed to use. priority violation 7-38-005. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal when repaired.

  6. Mar 3, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Using disposable food container as a scoop in food preparation, instructed to use proper scoop.

  7. Aug 5, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Jul 29, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVICENG TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEANS...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

    • Serious Priority

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS SLICING LIMES FOR BAR DRINKS WITH BARE HANDS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND DRYING DEVICES/PAPER TOWELS AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 8-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS HELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 20 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 52.4, 15 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 54.4, 40 LBS OF COOKED SALSA AT 57.4F, 6 GALLONS OF MILK AT 52.5F AND 15 LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 55.4F, ALL FOODS HELD IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SUCH FOODS HELD AT 41F OR LOWER, FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      FOUND WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 54.5F WHERE PERISHABLES AND TCS FOOD ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING FACE MASKS WHILE PREPARING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STAFF IN RESTAURANT WEAR FACE MASK. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THE FIRST OFFENCE. A CITATION WILL BE ISSUED AT THE NEXT INSPECTION IF NOT IN COMPLIANCE.

  9. Oct 24, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED CEVICHE AND COOKED TO ORDER HAMBURGERS ON MENU WITHOUT DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALL POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED ITEMS MUST CONTAIN DISCLOSURE THAT LINKS TO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INSIDE DOOR OF TALL STANDING COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE NUMBER OF STAFF WORKING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST ALSO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

  10. Oct 17, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE BETWEEN 12:15PM AND 12:40PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PERSON IN CHARGE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO INCIDENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER AND IN FRONT BAR NEAR POS REGISTER NOT PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY SUPPLIES AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT 2 HAND WASH SINKS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT 1 HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED PARTIALLY COOKED TOMATOES IN A LARGE POT WITH OTHER INGREDIENTS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 50.4-60.2F AND HAMBURGERS BEING HELD AT THE IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.8. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS GUACAMOLE, SALSA, AND QUESO IN WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED ALL TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE 7 DAY DISPOSAL DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED CEVICHE AND COOKED TO ORDER HAMBURGERS ON MENU WITHOUT DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALL POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED ITEMS MUST CONTAIN DISCLOSURE THAT LINKS TO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE READILY ACCESSIBLE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INSIDE DOOR OF TALL STANDING COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MATERIAL RESEMBLING PINK FOAM WALL INSULATION BEING USED AS A SHELF ON PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ONLY FOOD GRADE ITEMS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH BLACK, CURLED UP EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED BOTH HAND WASH SINKS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT MOUNTED SECURELY TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS IN WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN NEAR EXIT DOOR LEAKING FROM WATER PIPE BELOW WASH BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASH SINKS IN PROPER WORKING ORDER WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HAND WASHING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE NUMBER OF STAFF WORKING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST ALSO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

  11. Jun 21, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  12. Jun 14, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP INTERIOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFCATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-012(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD BINS IN THE KITCHEN AREA CONTAINING RICE AND BEANS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED POTS, PANS AND EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING SO AS TO AIR DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  13. Aug 9, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SCALE DEPOSITS, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN ALL SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAITAIN, AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TOP LOADING MIX MACHINE AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCED OPERATOR THAT HOT AND COLD RUNNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE MACHINE.

  14. Aug 1, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OPERATION HAS A DOUBLE WALK IN COOLER. THE REAR WALK IN COOLER IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE, HOWEVER FRONT WALK IN COOLER WAS BEING SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLERS UNITS AT COOK LINE, IN KITCHEN WERE NOT AT TEMPERATURE AS THE UNIT HAD NOT BEEN PLUGGED UP. INSTRUCTED OPERATION TO SERVICE ALL UNITS TO ENSURE THAT TEMPERATURE MAINTAINED 40F OR LOWER FOR COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

    • 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

      OBSERVED 1/4 GAP AT THE SOUTH EXIT DOOR IN DINING AREA, WHICH LEADS OUT TO COMMON HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO ELIMINATE GAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION DUMPSTER IN REAR OF FACILITY, WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCEED OPERATOR THAT DOCK DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SCALE DEPOSITS, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN ALL SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAITAIN, AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TOP LOADING MIX MACHINE AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCED OPERATOR THAT HOT AND COLD RUNNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE MACHINE.

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.