RecordWell Data

El Solazo

5600 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County

122cited violations
6serious tier
25inspections
23tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1840958
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2024140
2023130
20213182
20191120
2017350
20166191
20151102
20142120
20132121
20122140
2011180
2010130

Inspections

  1. Jan 8, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS STATING COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL IN REAR NEAR STAND MIXER WITH DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  2. Aug 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT EITHER HANDWASH SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED PER REQUEST DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COOLER DRAWERS AT FRONT PREP AREA: STEAK 49.5F, PORK 50.5F, CHICKEN 47.7F, COOKED NOPALES 48.0F, TRIPE 48.9F, SHRIMP 50.2F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50LBS $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      BOTH 2 DRAWER COOLER UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURES OF 49.0F AND 50.0F. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

  3. Oct 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES IN FRONT GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  4. Oct 18, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Oct 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      SEE VIOLATION #59

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR STATEMENT ON MENU TO DESIGNATE RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      SEE VIOLATION #59

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION DATED OCTOBER 7, 2021 R#2534472 #3 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #38 NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE OR PROOF OF PEST CONTROL AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND AND MAINTAIN. AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  6. Oct 7, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO ONE ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO ONE ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR IS THERE A VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. IE.... BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY PRODUCTS ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED MANAGER HAD SOAP BROUGHT OVER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION MANAGER HAD PAPER TOWELS BROUGHT OVER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      NO LETTER ON SITE FOR RAW FISH USED IN CEVICHE PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LETTER FROM FISH COMPANY. PRIORITY VIOLATION

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE IN FRONT BAR AREA NOT SANITIZING AT TIME OF INSPECTION AFTER SEVERAL CYCLES INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE MACHINE. MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. ALL GLASS WARE MUST BE WASHED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR STATEMENT ON MENU TO DESIGNATE RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE OR PROOF OF PEST CONTROL AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND AND MAINTAIN. AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZING WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR CHEMICAL DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  7. Jun 13, 2019 Canvass · 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 AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, SALT, ETC NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      OBSERVED LARGE MULTI-USE POTS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR ON UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR CEILING SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE BASBOARDS ALONG POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR SWINGING DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  8. Aug 7, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE SECOND LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLING UP WITH WATER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE WATER FROM LIGHT SHIELD. ALSO OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK, AND BEHIND THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RECAULK.

  9. Jul 21, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Jun 15, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER.

  11. Dec 29, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

  12. Dec 16, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (STEAK, ONIONS, CILANTRO, TORTILLAS, ETC.) BY THE COOKS BEHIND THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1946927 ON 7/21/16 NOT CORRECTED: 34 - FLOOR TILES IN DISH AREA MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE DRAIN LINE AT THE REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

  13. Jul 21, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      HANDLE NEEDED AT REAR PREP COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER, AND CLEAN ALL SINKS TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. FLOOR TILES IN DISH AREA MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. STOPPER NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Mar 10, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEANONG TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUULD UP

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Jan 21, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEANONG TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUULD UP

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Jan 13, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #1516327 JUNE 22, 2015 INSPECTOR #372 #31 OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN BETWEEN PIPES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID UTENSILS, SANITIZE, AND STORE PROPERLY #34 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OLD GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN EACH CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #45 INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE. ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEANONG TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUULD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Jun 22, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED A REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING THE 40F OR BELOW. TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION IS 52.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FIX SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). COOLER'S TAGGED AT THIS TIME.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PICO DE GALLO AT 52.1F, CEVICHE AT 47.3, SHRIMP AT 50.3, AND SOUR CREAM AT 52.1F. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURE THE ABOVE ITEMS 35LBS $53.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BULK FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN BETWEEN PIPES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID UTENSILS, SANITIZE, AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OLD GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN EACH CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD HANGING BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS AT THE COOLER OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE.

  18. Oct 3, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SHELVES AT WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE TILES ARE BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS AT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING AT REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELD HANGING DOWN FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SECURE IT BACK INTO PLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  19. Sep 26, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THE PIPE UNDERNEATH HAS A SMALL HOLE AND SOME WATER IS DRAINING INTO A BUCKET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PIPE SO THE SO THE WATER CAN DRAIN PROPERLY AND NOT INTO A BUCKET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SHELVES AT WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE TILES ARE BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS AT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING AT REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHIELD HANGING DOWN FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SECURE IT BACK INTO PLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  20. Sep 30, 2013 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      LARGE 30 GALLON POT OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS ON WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AT 74.9F. MGR STATES BEANS COOKED YESTERDAY. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MGR ON PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES WITHIN 6 HOURS (TRANSFERING PRODUCT TO SHALLOW PANS, ICE, ETC). MGR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INDADEQUATE SHELVING FOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP LINE INCLUDING FLAT TOP GRILL, FRYERS, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE WORN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS FOR LIGHTS AT INTERIOR OF HOOD AT FRONT LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

  21. Jun 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, CUTTING BOARDS, NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO REPLACE MISSING, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. REMOVE ALL GRAFFITI FROM MENS TOILET ROOM WALLS AND CEILING. WORN SURFACES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BASE. INSTD TO PAINT SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS BEING USED AND ALSO IMPROPERLY STORED IN FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER LADLES, SCOOPS, ETC AND STORE PROPERLY.

  22. Aug 9, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER, FRONT PREP AREA, AND REAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE TILES ARE BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING. FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MOLDING IN LADIES WASHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED.

  23. Feb 17, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. KNIFE HOLDER NEED FOR ALL KNIVES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SODA DISPENSORS, REACH IN COOLERS, AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. FLOORS AT FRONT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  24. Feb 14, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SHELVES AT WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR AT 3 COMP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR AT COVING TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER. ALL ITEMS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING AT REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 1 LIGHT SHEILD IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE THE HAND SINK MUST REPLACE. ALL LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINKS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER THERMOMETERS THAT ARE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ANY AND ALL CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  25. Apr 5, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA RICE,BEANS ECT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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.