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Aranda Mexican Restaurant

6706 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County

81cited violations
8serious tier
15inspections
43tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2570001
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026111
2025100
2024162
2023281
2022231
20212242
20202190
20192110
2018291

Inspections

  1. Apr 30, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED EXPIRED STUFFED PEPPERS WITH CHEESE WITH A DATE MARKED 4-3-2026 IN REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EXPIRED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED AL PASTOR DATED 4-17-26, COOKED CHORIZO WITH A DATE 4-9-26, COOKED PORK SKIN WITH A DATE 3-3-26 AND COOKED CORN WITH SQUASH DATED 4-4-2026. COOKED/READY TO EAT FOODS CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $250.00.

  2. Mar 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jun 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED STEAK MEAT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 56F INSIDE OF REAR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED PORK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 57F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REAR REFRIGERATOR AT 58F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH TRAPPED ON GLUEBOARD AT BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED DIRTY POTS AND PANS STORED IN GARBAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION TO PREVENT ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TAPED GASKET ON BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN(RIGHT SIDE) AND AT BAR ON RIGHT SIDE HAND SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

  4. Jul 26, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jul 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED ONE (2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER) IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9 F.NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN MENTIONED COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO PREP LINE COOLER, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,SIDES OF COOKING STOVE, AND DEEP FRYER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR,NOT CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING ONE FILTER ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN COOKING PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  6. Sep 19, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Sep 12, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR FOOD BEING SERVED UNDERCOOKED.(STEAK, TRIPE,EGGS, ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND EVIDENCE OF PESTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 5 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH CLUTTER.(OLD PROPANE TANKS, BOXES, ETC.)MUST REMOVE.

  8. Jun 15, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT (FRONT BAR AND WASHROOMS).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C)--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILIATE CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-202.18--OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2360134 DATED:02/07/2020 #57 -FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. 04/30/2020 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  9. Apr 19, 2021 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 VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT (FRONT BAR AND WASHROOMS).

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. OBSERVED PORK STEW AT 50.3 F, MILK AT 51.1F, CHEESE AT 45.6 F, COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 50.0 F,SOUR CREAM AT 50.5 F,FLAN DESSERT AT 48.8 F,RED AND GREEN SALSAS AT 50.1 F,POZOLE AT 70 F,MENUDO AT 50.9 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WITH (TCS FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.6 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILIATE CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2360134 DATED:02/07/2020 #57 -FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. 04/30/2020 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  10. Feb 7, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

  11. Jan 30, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PREVIOUSLY ISSUED 07-15-19) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) (PREVIOUSLY ISSUED 07-15-19) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (FRONT BAR/REAR PREP/WASHROOMS)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.(PREVIOUSLY ISSUED ON 07-15-2019) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KITCHEN KNIVES PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND WALL).

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND FOOD/BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS (INSIDE COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE FRONT STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2301141 ISSUED ON 07-15-2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED GASKETS WEARING AWAY AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AROUND DOOR FRAMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. #58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.

  12. Jul 22, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      : OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Core

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

      OBSERVED GASKETS WEARING AWAY AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AROUND DOOR FRAMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

  13. Jul 15, 2019 Canvass · Fail — 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 MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Core

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

      OBSERVED GASKETS WEARING AWAY AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AROUND DOOR FRAMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A LONGER FAUCET PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Core

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

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

    Result: Pass.

  15. Jan 12, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP (BAR) AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE OR DISPOSAL COMPANY SERVICING PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.--------MUST REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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.