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Langosta Nayarita

3118 W 59TH ST, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County

116cited violations
4serious tier
16inspections
86tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2411546
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262101
2025150
2024170
2023282
20224480
20211101
20191160
2017120
20162100
2015100

Inspections

  1. May 14, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ICE MACHINE, REMOVING AND DISCARDING ICE IN BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED ICE AND CLEAN MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Bulk food containers ( flour, salt...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Using foam cups as a scoop for cooked and dry food items, Instructed to use proper scoops.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Damaged walls behind prep table in kitchen Exposed gypsum, Instructed to provide a durable smooth surface.

  2. Apr 20, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      No hand soap provided in employees restroom, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      Observed open container of raw chicken in prep cooler stored above a container of ready-to-eat foods: salad, sliced cucumber..., Instructed not place raw meats at below ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-005. salad discarded.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      No date markings on several cooked food containers in walk-in cooler, Instructed manager to date all cooked food containers that are held in cooler for more than 24 hours counting cook day as day one. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Bulk food containers ( flour, salt...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Using foam cups as a scoop for cooked and dry food items, Instructed to use proper scoops.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Damaged walls behind prep table in kitchen Exposed gypsum, Instructed to provide a durable smooth surface.

  3. Jun 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS AND NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE/BROKEN DOOR HANDLE TO FREEZER UNIT NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  4. Aug 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA (CONTAINERS OF BUTTER). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN OFF FLOOR

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS AND SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND HAVE STORED WITH HANDLE ABOVE THE FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF DOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS, COOLERS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

  5. Aug 30, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Aug 23, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE CUSTOMER MENS RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR, SUCH AS 40LBS OF SHRIMP AT 60.1F, 3LBS OF CEVICHE AT 59.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 43LBS AT $1100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. RAW OYSTERS, RAW TUNA, SALMON ETC.). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED TWO DOOR REFRIGRATOR TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 55.7F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AND AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  7. Jan 25, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Jan 21, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE OF 2-DRAWER & DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF STOVE,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,STORAGE AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM ,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES STORAGE AREAS,FURNANCE ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED /LOOSE WALL TRIM NEAR REAR COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZERS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES,OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOPS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP & DISH AREAS.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      STILL FINDING EVIDENCE APPX. 8-10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PIPES ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS,REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDERSIDE OF COUNTER TOP IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF BAR AND CRAWLING ON WALL AND ON FLOOR ,REAR KITCHEN- ON WALL AND WHEEL BASE OF PREP COOLER AND APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FURNANCE ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/21/2022.

  9. Jan 19, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF 2-DRAWER & DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF STOVE,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT..

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED /LOOSE WALL TRIM NEAR REAR COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZERS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES,OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOPS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE , FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS, TOILET ROOMS,WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES STORAGE AREAS,FURNANCE ROOM,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,CLOSETS,MOP SINK BASIN AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,STORAGE AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM ,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP & DISH AREAS.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546284 1/7/2022 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE APPX. 17 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN DOOR TRIM IN HALL WAY,INSIDE OF WALL OUTLET IN DINING AREA,UNDERSIDE OF COUNTER TOP IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF BAR AND CRAWLING ON WALL AND ON FLOOR ,REAR KITCHEN- ON WALL AND WHEEL BASE OF PREP COOLER,DOOR HINGES OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA AND APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FURNANCE ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/19/2022.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF FOLLOWING PROTOCOL OF CHECKING VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Jan 7, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELL FISH TAGS WRITTEN RECORD OF LAST DATE USED ON TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS- DICED OCTOPUS 60.8F,10LBS. SLICED TOMATO 47.3F,5LBS- SHRIMP EMPANADAS 47.3F INSIDEOF PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,4- QUARTS OF WHIPPING CREAM 52.8F-57.0F ON PREP TABLE.12- GALLONS OF SOUP 45.1F-45.5F ON FLOOR IN LARGE POTS IN WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0 OR BELOW. APPX.138 LBS. $150.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER AT 48.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVING AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINALPAPCKAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WOOD AT SERVICE COUNTERS AND BAR AREA,OPENINGS IN WALL AND ON LEDGES OF OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,DOOR HINGES OF CHEST FREEZERS.ALSO.APPX. 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH CLOTHING AND DIRT ON FLOOR IN REAR CLOSET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/7/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF 2-DRAWER & DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF STOVE,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST ICE IN CHEST FREEZERS,CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON TOILET AND SINK IN STAFF UNI-SEX TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED /LOOSE WALL TRIM NEAR REAR COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZERS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES,OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOPS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE , FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS, TOILET ROOMS,WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES STORAGE AREAS,FURNANCE ROOM,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,CLOSETS,MOP SINK BASIN AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,STORAGE AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM ,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-303.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP & DISH AREAS.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF FOLLOWING PROTOCOL OF CHECKING VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE FOR VACCINATION POSTED ON INSIDE OF BUSINESS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Nov 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGES AT HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TWO LARGE POTS (60 LITERS) OF COOKED SHRIMP SOUP IN WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.1F TO 52.3F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SOUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVING AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  12. May 30, 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 SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED IN REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINER LAYING ON ICE AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP TO PROPERLY DISPENSE ICE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER, GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING ALONG WALL UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES IN DINING AREA, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  13. Oct 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. TOP BROKEN INTERIOR LID, WITH EXPOSED INSTULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  14. May 5, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Apr 28, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL ENCRUSTED GREASE AT TOP OF CONTAINER AND REMOVE GREASE FROM GROUND. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, OUTSIDE HANDLE SURFACES, ALL COOOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. HOLE IN WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HANDSINK IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF BETTER WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN THE ICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Jul 15, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.