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Los Tacos & Desserts LLC

8548 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

118cited violations
1serious tier
15inspections
101tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2708729
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20264291
2025170
20245320
20232310
2022170
2021170
2020150

Inspections

  1. Jul 31, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 OBSERVED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE NOT PRESENT. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 2 BOXES (ABOUT 40 LBS) OF RAW BEEF SITTING ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.9F-51F DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TO SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER SHUT OFF DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE TURNED THE HOT WATER BACK ON DURING THE RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER ON AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COVING NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE THAT IS ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2640137 DATED 7/24/26; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. UPON RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. EMPLOYEE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  2. Jul 24, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TO SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COVING NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE THAT IS ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

  3. Apr 30, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 OBSERVED A CRACKED TOILET BOWL LID IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TO SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COVING NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR 2 FEMALE AND 1 MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE THAT IS ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

  4. Apr 23, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WAS ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 12/24/24. INSTRUCTED TO POST AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES OR PROVIDE PROOF OR RECIPROCITY THROUGH KENNEDY KING COLLEGE THAT IS DATED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED TAMALES ETC) IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLERS AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE READY TO EAT AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE A REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM AND ON THE WINDOW LEDGE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 OBSERVED A CRACKED TOILET BOWL LID IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-302.14 OBSERVED INADEQUATE TEST STRIPS ON SITE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE FACILITY PRESENTED PH TEST STRIPS HOWEVER STATED THAT THE FACILITY USES BLEACH TO SANITIZE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TO SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COVING NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR 2 FEMALE AND 1 MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE THAT IS ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

  5. May 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING TO IDENTIFY COMMODITY CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      RUBBER GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN NEED OF CLESNING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  6. Jun 14, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD AND DRINK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED CORN HUSKS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jun 6, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD AND DRINK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE BASEMENT MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORAGE CLOSET AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS, ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED CORN HUSKS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND CELINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Apr 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Apr 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (52.3F) AND HOT WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  10. Feb 22, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED GROUND BEEF IMPROPERLY THAWING ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW GROUND BEEF UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER/PREP AREA, INSIDE UNUSED FRYER AND EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584827 ON 11-7-23:47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. 55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT, MISSING WALLS AND BASES IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED, WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK ON 1ST FL. HALLWAY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  11. Nov 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR, REAR SCREEN DOOR SCREEN TORN,REAR FOOD STORAGE WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING

    • Severity not stated

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

      : 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, UNUSED PALETAS MACHINE, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS,MEAT SLICER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT, MISSING WALLS AND BASES IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK ON 1ST FL. HALL WAY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS & DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALL VENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  12. Oct 31, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED AN EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED FROM REAR PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN PREP WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE AREA-UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG CONDUIT PIPES AND BEHIND WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR NEAR SPEAKER,ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER WOOD STORAGE SHELVES.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES .1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/31/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR, REAR SCREEN DOOR SCREEN TORN,REAR FOOD STORAGE WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, UNUSED PALETAS MACHINE, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS,MEAT SLICER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALLS AND BASES IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO GRILL AND MOPS INK ON 1ST FL. HALL WAY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS & DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALL VENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  13. Sep 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE BOTTOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND PREP STATIONS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AIR VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST IN THE HALLWAY.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2492451, DATE 3-4-21. #58 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: 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 OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. #57 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

  14. Mar 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT. ALSO LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS WITH DATES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      PREMISES IS VERY CLUTTERED THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE,

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

    • 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 OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  15. Jan 8, 2020 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITH WRITTEN PROCEDURES AND MISSING SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK) FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. AT MINIMUM, SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER (*MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN MIDDLE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER SURFACE USED FOR CUSTOMER SEATING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.

    • 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.

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.