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Poncitlan #5

3400 N CICERO AVE, Chicago, IL 60641 · Cook County

86cited violations
4serious tier
23inspections
42tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2279389
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026362
2025270
2024120
2023110
2022120
2021280
2020140
2019270
20182200
2017250
2016150
20152112
2014240
2013140

Inspections

  1. Jan 15, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jan 12, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND TEMPERATURE AT 94-97.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED AT LEAST 110.0F DURING ALL TIMES OF OPERATION TO PROPERLY WASH UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED 1 FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  3. Jan 7, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND TEMPERATURE AT 99-100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  4. Jul 28, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED 2 OF 4 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS AT HEAT LAMP STATION STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TORTILLA CHIPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM SPLASH OR DRIP FROM FOOD EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORED OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTH BUCKETS THROUGHOUT MAIN COOK LINE AREA STORED WITH WIPING CLOTHS IN STILL WATER WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHES IN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES OR MAINTAINED DRY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND OTHER FOOD EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED CLOSED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ABOVE MICROWAVE AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE AND PERSONAL ITEM STORAGE THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD, UTENSILS, OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW.

  6. Jul 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN PLASTIC INGREDIENT BINS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Apr 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

  8. Oct 11, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  9. Nov 5, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Oct 29, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE STORAGE RACK WHERE CUTTING BOARDS ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE RACK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2366267 DATED:03/24/2020 #38--EXIT DOOR WITH 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR AND THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. Jun 24, 2020 #53--WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS. Jun 24, 2020 #55--FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Jun 24, 2020 #56--MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM( WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN. Jun 24, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/5/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (03/24/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).

  11. Mar 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      EXIT DOOR WITH 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR AND THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM( WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Jul 25, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THAT PLASTIC LINING INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  13. Jul 5, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED AND MARKED STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. (COOKED GROUND BEEF 3.00 LBS 25.00, COW TANG 1.0 LBS VALUE &15.00) IN WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4.0 LBS VALUE & 40.00 .

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THAT PLASTIC LINING INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  14. Sep 27, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12(A)- NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING STATION AREA WITH COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH OT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17- ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE TE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12(C)-ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11(C)-ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA HELPING PREPARE FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14- ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11- RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN CCOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-202.16- WOOD SHELVINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WORN OUT. MUST RE REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11-FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-204.119- MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ESTABLISHMENT IS USING ROLLED PLASTIC AS A DRAIN STOPPER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13- COVING(BASEBOARD) IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE PREP TABLE,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11-DAMAGED, STAINED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE AND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17-CEILING VENT COVER IN THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-202.18(C)-VENTILATION HOOD,FILTER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11(C)- MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.100-0367-

  15. Mar 14, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND GREASE BOX WITH POOLED WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

  16. Mar 23, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Mar 16, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1779411 DATED 5/9/16. #38- Found faucet on mop sink without back flow device. Instructed must install back flow device on utility faucet. Must maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BREAD ALL STORED ON A GROCERY BAG IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAG WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK(ESTABLISHMENT IS USING PLASTIC AS A DRAIN STOPPERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION(NOT ALL OVER THE CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP TABLE).

  18. May 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found several prepped items without labels. Instructed must label all prepared or prepackaged potentially hazardous foods with proper label (if holding more that 24 hrs-must have date).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found bowls stored upright, on shelf near cooking line. Instructed must invert all multi-use items during storage to prevent contamination. Must maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found missing floor tiles near front door. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found 1 light out in kitchen over cooking line. Instructed must provide adequate lighting throughout. Must maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found faucet on mop sink without backflow device. Instructed must install back flow device on utility faucet. Must maintain.

  19. Oct 5, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED COOK HANDLE READY TO EAT TORTILLAS FROM THE GRILL AND FRESH CILANTRO FOR THE FOOD BEING ASSEMBLED WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED NO BARE HANDS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AGAIN AND INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT THE SINK, ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATIN 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT STORE DIRTY KNIVES BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE CLEAN FOOD PREP TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  20. May 15, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT SALSA MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INOPERABLE CEILING VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  21. Oct 17, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE SOME CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

  22. May 13, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR (ACROSS 1 COMP SINK) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR INSTALL FRP SHEET. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.----------MUST SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE ON WALL BEHIND MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE SHELVES, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  23. Aug 23, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST PROPERLY LABEL CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WOOD SHELVES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ARE UNCLEAN AND HAVE PEELING PAINT. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATER SUPPLIES TO ICE MAKER OR COFFEE MACHINE. NO AIR GAP AT DRAIN FOR ICE MAKER. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND CREATE AIR GAP BETWEEN DRAIN TUBE AND FLOOR DRAIN AT ICE MAKER.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      REACH-IN COOLERS MISSING CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.

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.