Lindo Michoacan Restaurant
4811 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Inspections
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Apr 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 5, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 26, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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.
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Serious
Priority
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May 31, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
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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
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN'S CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.
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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.
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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
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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).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 1, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 1, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 29, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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)
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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,
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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,
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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,
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Serious
Critical
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Jan 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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,
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE TO REACH COOLER, IN PREP AREA,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 14, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Minor
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 2, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 29, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Serious
Critical
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.