RecordWell Data

Taco Maya

823 S STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County

77cited violations
13serious tier
17inspections
36tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2563425
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026260
2025100
20244102
20232132
2022140
2021160
2020121
20192164
20183204

Inspections

  1. Jun 24, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, STEAK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INFORMED MANAGEMENT THAT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR ACCROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jan 13, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, STEAK, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INFORMED MANAGEMENT THAT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR ACCROSS 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Mar 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jul 1, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jun 20, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS RANGING FROM 148.6F TO 155.6F, EXPOSED SINKS IN PREP AREAS ALSO RANGING 138.7F TO 144.3F. COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      SEE VIOLATION#60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT INSPECTION #: 2590641 03/07/24 #56 FOUND 2 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ACROSS FROM COMPUTER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

  6. Mar 8, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 FOUND 2 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ACROSS FROM COMPUTER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  7. Mar 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CARNITA, BEEF, AND CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 48F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 30 LBS $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEANS, AND COOKED RICE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. FOUND NO DATE ON MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND 2 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ACROSS FROM COMPUTER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  8. May 18, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINERS THAT THE CHIPS ARE STORED IN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR CHIP STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS AND ONE FEMALE DISH WASHER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  9. May 8, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE SANITIZER AND WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN A 50PPM SANITIZING LEVEL DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINERS THAT THE CHIPS ARE STORED IN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR CHIP STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.115 OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WALK INTO THE FACILITY WITH A PET DOG, THE FACILITY TOOK THE CUSTOMERS ORDER WHILE THE PET DOG WAS INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED LIVE PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGER INFORMED CUSTOMER THAT PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FACILITY AND THE CUSTOMER LEFT THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-40-060.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHIP CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS IN THE FACILITY, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS; 96F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 91F AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND 90.5F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ADEQAUTE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES, HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS AND ONE FEMALE DISH WASHER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2560970 DATED 7/19/22; 6-202.13: OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY TRAPS INSTALLED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITIES MAY NOT INSTALL FLY TRAPS ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  10. Jul 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY TRAPS INSTALLED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITIES MAY NOT INSTALL FLY TRAPS ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER SITTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE WHICH HAD AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SERVICE FREE OF CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AROUND GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  11. Nov 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (PICO DE GALO, STEAK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF THE FRONT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  12. Jul 28, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA OR DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY TAGGED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MEETING SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  13. Jul 30, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BISTRO WARE WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG REMAINS ON MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR, AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2232458. 2-102.13 PERFORMED ON 10/29/18. OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  14. Jul 23, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE UTILIZED RESTROOM. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS. HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING FOOD INSIDE SINK STORED IN CONTAINER (BOX) AND BUCKETS UNDER BOX ALL STORED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BISTRO WARE WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG REMAINS ON MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

      OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS; FOOD HANDLERS PLACE COLD ITEMS (RICE, BEANS, ETC) FROM COLD HOLING DIRECTLY INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE AND FOOD HANDLERS OF REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING PROCEDURES OF IN HOUSE COOKED ITEM, MUST REHEAT FOOD ITEMS ON STOVE, GRIDDLE OR MICROWAVE TO 165 DEGREES F BEFORE PLACING IN HOT HOLDING FOR IN HOUSE ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN REAR (COOK-LINE) PREP AREA. RICE AT 104-121 DEGREES F INSIDE HOT HOLDING WARMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD FOOD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPX $150 35LBS

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR, AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT TEST KIT/TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER RESIDUAL FOR CHEMICALS UTILIZED IN FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2232458. 2-102.13 PERFORMED ON 10/29/18. OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC; SUMMARY REPORT NOT ON PREMISES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

  15. Oct 29, 2018 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 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK ANY HAND WASHING SINKS AND ALWAYS MAKE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVE THE PREP TABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RED, GREEN AND AVOCADO SALSAS AT THE SALSA BUFFET) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; GREEN AND RED SALSA AT 54.0F AND AVOCADO SALSA AT 54.9F LOCATED AT THE BUFFET IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. 4LBS OF GREEN AND AVOCADO SALSAS DISCARDED COST $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 1/24/18 NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.

  16. Jan 24, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Jan 9, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS AND COOLERS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT TURNED ON AND NOT AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS/PREP COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED NO BLEACH NOR SANITIZER ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER OF THE 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND NO SOAP ONE OF THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN SOAP IN THE WASH ROOM AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED SIGNS FOR WASHROOM NOT DESIGNATED "MEN" AND "WOMEN" INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD IN PLACE AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE SALSA BAR STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD WITH ENCLOSED ENDS AND ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARD GLASS PROVIDED FOR THE REAR OF THE SALSA STATION. OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD IN PLACE FOR THE TORTILLA AND CHIPS STATION LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT LEAST 60" FROM THE GROUND AND PROTECTS FOOD AT TORTILLA AND CHIPS STATION ADEQUATELY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE NOR CONTACT OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER ON SITE NOR CONTRACT STATING THAT THE FACILITY WILL BE RECEIVING A OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS AND CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 2 HOLES IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASH BOWLS IN THE WASHROOMS MUST BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND A MISSING LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PLUMBER PUTTY IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.