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Los Comales

6035 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County

92cited violations
6serious tier
14inspections
75tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2574622
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263151
20252120
2024130
2023160
20212130
20193424
2018211

Inspections

  1. Mar 23, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT STORED INVERTED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL DISHES NOT IN USE INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN REAR DISH AREA NOT LABLED DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS, WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP ROOM (WHERE DRY BULK INGREDIENTS ARE STORED). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE AND SEAL HOLE WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Feb 26, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT STORED INVERTED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL DISHES NOT IN USE INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN REAR DISH AREA NOT LABLED DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS, WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP ROOM (WHERE DRY BULK INGREDIENTS ARE STORED). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE AND SEAL HOLE WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Feb 18, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR DRINKS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOOD COOKED BEEF UNDER GRILL AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 15LBS OF BEEF AT A COST OF $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT STORED INVERTED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL DISHES NOT IN USE INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND IN REAR DISH AREA NOT LABLED DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS, WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP ROOM (WHERE DRY BULK INGREDIENTS ARE STORED). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE AND SEAL HOLE WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYTEM(S) WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGET TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. May 29, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY WITH FOOD ITEM IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (WITH FLOUR, SUGAR AND BEANS) IN DRY STORAGE AREA, FOOD CONTAINER (WITH SOUR CREAM) IN PREP AREA, AND FOOD CONTAINERS (WITH SUGAR AND CHOCOLATE) AT THE FRONTLINE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH CONTENTS NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

  5. May 22, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONTLINE NEAR CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY WITH FOOD ITEM IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (WITH FLOUR, SUGAR AND BEANS) IN DRY STORAGE AREA, FOOD CONTAINER (WITH SOUR CREAM) IN PREP AREA, AND FOOD CONTAINERS (WITH SUGAR AND CHOCOLATE) AT THE FRONTLINE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA COOLER (BEEF AND CHICKEN) AND IN HOLD HOLDING (SOUP AND BEANS) UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Jul 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND FOR PROPER AIR FLOW

  7. Aug 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIO CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN UTILTIY ROOM NEAR WATER HEATER. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR BEVERAGE AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOMS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  8. Feb 17, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Feb 9, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO PERSON WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, PREPPED OR SERVED. (Pf)2-101.11 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

    • Severity not stated

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

      NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID-19

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO PROOF OF VOMIT AND DIARREA KIT OR POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID-19

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL TCS FOOD PRODUCTS PROPERLY LABELED WITH AND OUT DATES ON ALL FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 3-501.17 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID-19

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURE ON ALL FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER ON SITE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 4-203.11 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO PEST ACTIVITY NOTED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID-19

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      ALL UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE ALL CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 4-302.14 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  10. Nov 25, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Nov 18, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF THE 4-DRAWER COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 2 LBS. OF CHORIZO AT 67.3F; 30 LBS. OF RAW BEEF AT 53.2F-69.4F; 2 LBS. OF COOKED GROUND BEEF W/POTATOES AT 67.4F; 10 LBS. OF STEAK AT 56.4F; 15 LBS. OF PORK AT 51.0F AND 3 LBS. OF COOKED ONIONS AT 73.3F. AN APPROXIMATE VALUE $400 OF WAS DISCARDED OF BY THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 63.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

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

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

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

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

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

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GASKET ON FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND LARGE TRASH CANS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD GRADEABLE CONTAINERS FOR STORING OF LARGE QUANTITY OF FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. THE LID IS NOT ON IT AND THERE IS THICK, EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP OF AND ON THE SIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE CONTAINER, GROUND AND PUT THE LID ON IT. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, THEY NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT THEM. -MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE WALL TILES. MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND ICE MACHINE WITH THICK ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING VENTS THROUGH OUT FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2294011 DATED 06/21/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -10. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. -37. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME. -38. OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR DOOR AND NO SCREEN ON VENT IN UTILTIY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. -39. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMAINATION. -45. OBSERVED SINGLE USE FORKS AND SPOONS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. -47. OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN. -47. OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOCE RUST DEPOSIT

  12. Jun 21, 2019 Complaint · 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 VERIFIABLE MANNER OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. 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 WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED RAW BEEF 58.9F, COOKED CHICKEN 59.2F, COOKED CHORIZO 58.3F, COOKED PORK 59F, COOKED BARBACOA 58.8F, COOKED POTATOES 59F STORED IN 4-DRAWER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 60LBS, AND $400 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 59F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR DOOR AND NO SCREEN ON VENT IN UTILTIY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMAINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MULTI-USE SPOONS AND FORKS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE USE FORKS AND SPOONS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOCE RUST DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, STEAM TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG SOUTH BASEBOARDS IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  13. Jun 19, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Jun 12, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE JUICE MACHINES AND JUICE IS PREPARED TO ORDER (ORANGE, CARROT). INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-030.

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.