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Las Delicias De Puerto Rico

4821 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

108cited violations
5serious tier
22inspections
51tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2158450
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025120
2024160
2023182
20224170
20212181
20193150
2018140
2017270
2016150
2015120
20141111
2013150
2012241

Inspections

  1. Jan 8, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING RICE, SEASONINGG, SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SOME SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Jan 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED TO-GOS STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

  3. Jun 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUNIUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  4. Jun 23, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 53F, CHICKEN AT 46F, BEEF AT 46F, PORK AT 44-50F, COOKED RICE AT 45F, FISH AT 51F, MILK AT 54F, CHEESE AT 48F, SAUSAGE AT 54F, AND EMPANADAS AT 54F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER MAINTAINING AT 36F BY END OF INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A DEAD COCKROACH INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

  5. Jun 30, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Jun 23, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED GARBAGE BINS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST STORE ALL FOOD IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE SOILED CHEST FREEZER GASKETS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BACK STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES, REORGANIZE REMAINING ARTICLES, AND STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2556847 ON 6/6/22: VIOLATION #38 (6-501.111) OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE EQUIPMENT IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, BETWEEN SHEET METAL SHELF ON CLEAN SIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE BEAN STORAGE CONTAINER, ON DOOR BETWEEN KITCHEN AND PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE TABLE TOP LOCATED NEXT TO EXIT DOOR, AND WITHIN WALL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION RELEASE VALVE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL RECEIPT STATING NO ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  7. Jun 13, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, AS WELL AS ON AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPEN SEEMS, CRACKS, AND HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2556847 ON 6/6/22: VIOLATION #38 (6-501.111) OBSERVED 12 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE CEILING AND BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. COCKROACH ACTIVITY STILL OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TODAY 6/13/22. OBSERVED OVER 15 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME LOCATED BETWEEN THE STORAGE AREA AND COOKS LINE AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, INSIDE THE TABLE TOP GRINDER LOCATED OPPOSITE OF THE PIZZA OVEN, AND IN THE CREVICES OF A PREP TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Jun 6, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 12 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE CEILING AND BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

  9. Apr 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED COOKING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      9 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILT UP ICE ACCUMULATION. . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAINS.

  10. Apr 7, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO OPEN CONTAINER OF SLICED CABBAGE AND BUNCHES OF CILANDRO INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND EVIDENCE OF ROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES. FOUND FOUR LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND WHEREVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED COOKING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      49 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILT UP ICE ACCUMULATION. . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAINS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Aug 19, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Aug 7, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND THE MENU BOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE MENU ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ARE MISSING PLASTIC END CAPS. MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2262148 ON 2/19/19: 55 - 6-201.15: **C** Floor Covering, Mats and Duckboards OBSERVED FLAT CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. 58 - 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  13. Feb 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND THE MENU BOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE MENU ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT WHICH STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLAT CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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

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

      OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED (STORED)AFTER SAITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PRPERLY STORE POTS AND PANS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED COVING UNDER 3-COMP SINK DAMAGED(CRACKED/BROKEN).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINER ON FLOOR NEXT TO MOPSINK INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RANGE NOT PROPERLY VENTED UNER HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT RANGE UNDER HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER(IE. UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CARDBOARD) AT REAR LEADING TO EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGMANT TO REMOVE CLUTTER WHICH CAN CAUSE PEST HARBORAGE.

  15. Mar 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED

  16. Mar 17, 2017 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP TABLE,UNDER CRATES,ON LEDGE BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER & FURNANCE ROOM.ALSO APPX."3/4"GAP AT FRONT DOUBLE DOORS ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/17/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1763439 4/2216 NOT CORRECTED #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR 4 OUT OF 8 EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN RAER PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  17. Apr 22, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK, AND THE STOVE TOP, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FRONT CEILING PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

  18. Aug 17, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORING IN POOR CONDITION BY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  19. Apr 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOOD IN PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.COOKED PORK 44.2F-46.5F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.APPX.50LBS.$120.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE CARRY OUT FOOD STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS..MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST STORE PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON POP COOLER.MUST REMOVE CRATES & PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS FOR STORAGE & CLEANING UNDERNEATH.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FRYER,GRILL TABLE,KNIFE CADDY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DOOR OF FURNANCE ROOM.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN FRONT WINDOW SILLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA & FOOD STORAGE.

  20. May 29, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, AND CUTTING BOARDS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE LIGHT IN HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED IN THE SAME UNIT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BY COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, MUST PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND CLEAN UNDER WANTED ITEMS

  21. Jul 17, 2012 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  22. Jul 2, 2012 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Instructed to have all coolers on and running at 40 F or below and freezers at 0 F or below.

    • 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

      Pest control logbook incomplete with required documents. Instructed to have diagram of location of all bait stations.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      Inadequate plumbing at three compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/or drainlines to prevent water coming up left and right sides of sink and seepage from top of grease trap.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Unnecessary articles-pizza oven and rotisserie stored on premises. Instructed to remove unused cooking equipment or have properly installed under exhaust hood.

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.