Pepe's Taco

2 E 112TH PL, Chicago, IL 60628 · Cook County

129cited violations

8serious tier

25inspections

54tier not stated

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by: Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID: 1444218
Status: Risk 1 (High)
Official record: Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	4	0
2025	2	6	0
2024	1	4	0
2023	2	14	0
2022	3	16	0
2021	1	1	0
2020	1	10	0
2019	1	10	0
2018	1	6	2
2017	1	2	1
2016	2	10	2
2015	2	20	3
2014	2	4	0
2013	2	10	0
2012	2	10	0
2010	1	2	0

Inspections

May 1, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  FOUND THE REAR OUTER DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT, MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  FOUND THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON A STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  FOUND THE LARGE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
Nov 26, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Feb 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN WOMEN WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
- Severity not stated
  CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  
  OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- Severity not stated
  SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  
  OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK INF RONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
Jul 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN 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 ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
Oct 20, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  
  FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  
  FOUND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
- Severity not stated
  WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  
  FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT USING. MAINTAIN SAME.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  FOUND THE CAN OPENER WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  FOUND THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WITH RUST, DIRT AND PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
Aug 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  
  FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  
  FOUND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
- Severity not stated
  WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  
  FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT USING. MAINTAIN SAME.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  FOUND THE CAN OPENER WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  FOUND THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WITH RUST, DIRT AND PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
Mar 9, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Mar 2, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
  
  PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550176 ON 2-23-22:54-OBSERVED FRONT LID MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER. LIDS SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING. OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Feb 23, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CARDBOARD BOXES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON MULTI-USE LIDS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER AND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ALONG WALLS IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  
  OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED FRONT LID MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER, LIDS SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING. OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND AND TOP OF CONTAINER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
  
  OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIRED SIGNAGE INSIDE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE BUSINESS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
- Severity not stated
  MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
  
  OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING VACCINATION STATUS FOR DINE-IN CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
- Severity not stated
  MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
  
  OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR RECORDS RELATING TE EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
Jan 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Mar 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ONSITE AT ALL TIMES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  MUST CLEAN PREP STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  OBSERVED PRECOOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO LABEL WITH DATES AND TIMES (FIFO).
- Severity not stated
  WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  
  OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVER THE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
- Severity not stated
  ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  
  OBSERVER THE COOK WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  SEE VIOLATION #60
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  
  PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282639 DATE 4-4-19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
Apr 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  
  PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT PIC MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, BEEF TACOS,ETC.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY. MUST INCLUDE APPROPICATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS, DISPOSABLE MOP, FACE MASK, GLOVES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  
  INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE, READY TO EAT HELD FOR 24HRS OR MORE MUST HAVE DATE MARKING OF PREPARED DATE AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  
  OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR BEEF DISHES, HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD,( HAMBURGERS) THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER MUST HAVE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  
  OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  OBSERVED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.MUST PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAQTION CERTIFACTE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
Jun 21, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  
  OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES 47.7F, RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 49.3F, AND SOUR CREAM 52.3F-58.3F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $40 OF FOOD. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  REPAIR HAND DRYER IN MEN WASHROOM.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  
  STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE BIN TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
Jan 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. 2- CONTAINERS, APPROX 80-LBS OF COOKED PINTO BEANS AT 48.7F,47.8F PREPARED ON 1-28-17 AND 4-LBS OF PORK,CHICKEN TAMALES AT 48.6,46.9F,AND 3-LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 51.6F.MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT APPROX $60.00.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  TISSUE HOLDER DEVICE ON WALL IN BOTH WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR,( VERY LOOSE).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLDERS.
Feb 11, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — 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 #1561562 ON 7-24-15 AND SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1631360 ON 2-4-16: 45-INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  REPLACE DAMAGED FOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES ETC OUTSIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA.
Feb 4, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES 50.4F AND SOUR CREAM 48.8F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON TOP PORTION OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
- Serious Critical Corrected on site
  HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
  
  OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPING DOWN SURFACES WITH SOILED CLOTH, WIPING HANDS ON SOILED APRON, TOUCHING FACE, AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD HANDLER ALSO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD, TORTILLAS, TACO SHELLS, LETTUCE, TOMATOES, AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING TACOS FOR DIRECT CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS. THERE IS NO BAR HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPOONS, SPATUALAS, ETC CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  
  PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561562 ON 7-24-15: 32-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AND PROVIDE HANDLE ON THE TOP DOOR OF THE PREP REACH-IN COOLER .MAINTAIN SAME. 35-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BEHIND THE MOP SINK(LOWER WALL). INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 45-INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, KNIFE RACK.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES ETC OUTSIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA.
Jul 24, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AND PROVIDE A HANDLE ON THE TOP DOOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND IN THE COOLERS AND THE CAN OPENER.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BEHIND THE MOP SINK (LOWER WALL).
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOPSINK AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR AND TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  
  INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
Jul 17, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  
  FOUND THE PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT CAN MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF (48.9F), SOUR CREAM (50.4-52.3F), CHEESE (53.4F-54.5F), GUACOMOLE (53.0F), PICO DE GALLO (49.7F) AND CUT TOMATOES (53.9F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
- Serious Critical
  SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  
  OBSERVE DISH WASHER WASHING UTENSILS BUT NOT SANITIZING THEM. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP, EMPLOYEE IS USING A SOAPY SPONGE TO WASH THE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK AND ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
  
  NO SANITIZER TEST KIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AND PROVIDE A HANDLE ON THE TOP DOOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND IN THE COOLERS AND THE CAN OPENER.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BEHIND THE MOP SINK (LOWER WALL).
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOPSINK AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR AND TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  
  INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
Sep 10, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
Apr 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
Jan 17, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
Jan 10, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  
  OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER UNDER SODA DISPENSER SHELVES, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL NEAR REAR DOOR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON UNUSED BEVERAGE DISPENSER ALONG SOUTH WALL, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR, SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  
  PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #545777 ON 1-26-12. 38-MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE ISLAND OASIS JUICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Jan 26, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS,ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE ISLAND OASIS JUICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
Jan 19, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  
  NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  
  NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS,ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE ISLAND OASIS JUICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
May 17, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE COOKED FOODS-FIFO.
- 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. OBSERVED TABLE CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.

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.