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Lindo Michoacan Restaurant

4811 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

88cited violations
6serious tier
18inspections
39tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2103019
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025140
2024150
2023272
20221121
2021150
2019190
2018140
2017140
2016150
20152131
2014150
2013140
2012130
2011262

Inspections

  1. Apr 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FISH IN CONTACT WITH ICE IN THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT THE END OF COOKS AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO STORE ICE DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND WAIT STATION. MUST KEEP SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  2. Apr 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER.

    • 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 STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.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

      OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING PREP TABLE AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING FLAT TOP GRILL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Aug 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — 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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON STORAGE RACK AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING GRILL AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR TILES NEED RE-GROUTING IN BETWEEN UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jul 5, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jun 26, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 4 GALLONS SALSA, 5 GALLONS CALDO, 4 GALLONS MENUDO, 5 GALLONS POZOLE, 4 GALLONS SALSA VERDE, 4 GALLONS CALDO DE POLLO, 1/4 POUND SLICED TOMATOES, 3 POUNDS EGGS, 5 POUNDS STEAK AND 1/2 GALLON MILK ($560) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 2 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 50 (FRONT PREP COOLER) AND 51 ( REAR PREP COOLER) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER REPAIRED COOLER PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED REACH IN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND OIL RECEPTACLES WITH NO TIGHT FITTING LIDS. 3 LID DUMPSTER FOUND WITH 2 LIDS HEAVILY DAMAGED AND 1 LID MISSING. GREASE RECEPTALCE LIDS FOUND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2556504 DATED MAY 31ST 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #16 CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND #55 REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  6. May 31, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). CHICKEN SOUP WAS COOKED YESTERDAY 05/30/22. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP AT 46.9F/50.1F/49.5F/51.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 80 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN'S CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DINING AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH AND SIDE OF REACH-IN COOLERS (BY THE WINDOW).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  7. Jun 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 52.5F, BEANS AT 52.3F, CHILE RELLENO PEPPERS AT 45.9F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 46.6F, AND COOKED VEGETABLES (POTATOES AND CARROTS) AT 46.9F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS COLD BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS AND VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, ON THE PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL, ON THE SIDES OF THE GRILLS AND STOVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

  8. Nov 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,SOUPS,RICE ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS SHOWED MANAGER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS/FAN COVERS AT REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UPS ON PIPES BEHIND THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOWED TO MANAGER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASH ROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOWED TO MANAGER.MUST RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WHERE NOTED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  9. Jun 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooked/prepared foods out of original containers must be labeled and dated when food products are held over 24 hours and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed to detail clean manual can opener and housing attached to work table at rear prep area,fan covers inside refrigeration units,upper panel of ice maker,interior bottom compartment of deep fryer and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed broken floor tile in front of coolers at rear near the exit door.Instructed to replace broken floor tiles and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Kitchen Exhaust hood/filters over cooking equipments not clean.Instructed to clean in detail to remove grease build-up and maintain.

  10. Jun 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT THE REAR (CACIQUE) 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER,ALSO REPLACE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS AND SIDES AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

  11. Sep 1, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS LABELED ONLY WITH A DATE. MUST PROVIDE LABELS AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.(SAUCES, COOKED MEATS, RAW MEATS AND POULTRY).MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST USE UTENSILS/FOOD SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. FOUND RED PLASTIC SERVING BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOPER INSIDE A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH CUT RAW VEGETABLES.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR/REPLACE EXTREMLY RUSTED SHELVING RACKS AT THE UPRIGHT COOLERS IN THE MOST REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.FOUND ABOVE SHELVING RACKS DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE SIDES AND THE WALLS OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR STAINLESS STEEL WALL COVERING AROUND THE ENTIRE MOP SINK CLOSET. FOUND ABOVE WARPED, IN POOR CONDITION AND CURLED UPWARDS. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO AT THE MIDDLE SECTION WALL BETWEEN THE CLOSE SINK CLOSET AREA AND THE 3-COMP SINK FOUND WALL TRIM WITH OPENINGS AND FALLING APART. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT ABOVE STATED AREAS AND SURFACES MUST BE FLAT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENT IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. FOUND ABOVE NOT IN WORKING ORDER. MUST ALWAYS HAVE 3-WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. FOUND PLASTIC SERAN WRAP BEING USED AS SINK STOPPERS DURING INSPECTION.

  12. Oct 29, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS, CHICKEN SOUP READING 44.7, AND COOKED TRIPES READING 44.9'F, TOTAL POUNDS DISCARDED 12, AT A COST OF ABOUT $100.00, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STAINED CEILING TILE PREP AREA, NEEDS REPLACED, BLACK MOLDY LOOKING SEALANT BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS REPLACES,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOT ENOUGH LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, AND LIGHT OUT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

  13. Jan 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MULTI-USE FLAT NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, DURING STORAGE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE TO REACH COOLER, IN PREP AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STAINED CEILING TILE PREP AREA, NEEDS REPALCED, BLACK MOLDY LOOKING SEALANT BY MOP SINK NEEDS REPLACES,

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT PROPERLY BEING STORED, MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

  14. Jan 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters, and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation and light covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up. Ceiling tile not maintained in toilet room. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tiles.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Faucet neck at utility sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

  15. Feb 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HANDLES FOR STEAM TABLES COVERS/LIDS AND PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, CAN OPENER, STORAGE CARTS, AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES; ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL COVERING ON BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  16. May 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER WITH HEAVY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  17. Aug 2, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Jun 29, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. COOLERS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW.

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR HAND WASHING EXPOSED SINKS.

    • 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. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; ALL EQUIPMENT, TABLES, CHAIRS, WASHROOMS BOWLS AND SINKS.

    • 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 FLOORS AND INSTALL SOME FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OPENINGS AROUND PIPES MUST BE SEALED. MUST FINISH INSTALLING COUNTER TOPS AND TRIMMINGS.

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.