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Tacos El Tio

3734 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County

73cited violations
6serious tier
20inspections
34tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2404773
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026181
20254110
2024160
2023140
2022240
2021152
2020170
2019170
2018250
2017121
20164112
2015130

Inspections

  1. Jun 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF THE INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE STROED, PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:05AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD-HOLDING IN DISREPAIR; EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. PREP COOLER AT 62F IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE FRONTLINE. TAGGED PREP COOLER, NORPOLE (BRAND). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND DO NOT REMOVE TAG. TO REMOVE TAG CONTACT CDPH TO REMOVE ONCE UNIT IS REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SEASONING SHACKER AND CONTAINER WITH SUGAR) WITH THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP COOLER and 2-DOOR COOLER LEFT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRTY/DEBRIS AT VENTILATION IN THE ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

  2. Oct 15, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12: OBSERVED TWO SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11: OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED SERVING SPOONS AND FLAT EDGE SPATULAS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: OBSERVED THE PIPES UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ PREP AREA AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Oct 8, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED TWO SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SERVING SPOONS AND FLAT EDGE SPATULAS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE PIPES UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ PREP AREA AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jan 23, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jan 14, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  6. Jun 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AT 2:10PM, WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED/SERVED AND STORED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 2:35PM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (TORTILLAS AND TACO SHELLS) IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE COOLER UNIT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WALL ABOVE THE SINK WITH SMALL WHOLE EXPOSED WITH NO COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/COVER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM VENTILATION WITH DEBRIS/DIRTY LENT ACCUMULATION/BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULB SHIELDING IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jun 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER BY THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

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

  8. Dec 5, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  9. Nov 28, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU TO IDENTIFY WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A STAR OR ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS TO LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 11/29/21 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  10. Nov 29, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (STEAK, CHICKEN, PORK). ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF PORK, BEEF, EGGS, AND CHICKEN (47.3F-63.5F). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $400. ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLER OF 51.2F. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FOR MAINTENANCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND USE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN LIEU OF PREP COOLER. COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITAITON ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER SLOW DRAINING AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED 2 CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2288720 ON 5/13/19 NOT CORRECTED " PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Mar 12, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Core

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE #60.

    • Not serious Core

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED 2 CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2288720 ON 5/13/19 NOT CORRECTED: "INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW." " PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

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

      **NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  13. Feb 6, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Jan 29, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM2:00PM TO 2:35PM WHEN FOODS I.E. TACO AND BURRITOS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION-7-38-012 CERTIFIED MANAGER CAME IN AT 2:35

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED ON 6/2/2017 REPORT #2059573 NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #38 OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FRYER CABINET TO BE GREASY AT FRONT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED OPEN WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER FRONT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AFFIX LIGHTSHIELDS OVER LIGHTS WITH CAPS ON EACH END.

  15. Jun 2, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT THE IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 2LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 48.4F, 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 45.9F, 1LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 50F AND 2LBS OF BEEF AT 47.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 10LBS OF FOOD AT A TOTAL COST OF $275. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Oct 27, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS

  17. Oct 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.9F,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      TOOK INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55.9F TO 58.6F,FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED CHICKEN,57.5F,TOTAL WEIGHT 6LBS,TOTAL COST $45.00,RICE 56.3F,TOTAL WEIGHT 4LBS,TOTAL COST $20.00,GOAT 55.3F,TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB,TOTAL COST $10.00,PORK 58.6F,TOTAL WEIGHT 4LBS,TOTAL COST $40.00,EGGS 57.4F,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS,TOTAL COST $5.00,TOTAL WEIGHT FOR FOOD ITEMS IS 17LBS AND TOTAL COST FOR FOOD ITEMS ARE $115.00,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS

  18. Apr 1, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT AND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR PREP AREA

  19. Mar 25, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT THE 3 COMARTMENT SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER ,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT AND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR PREP AREA

  20. Jun 2, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LIGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO MOP SINK WITH VACUUM BREAKER AT FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR PATIO AREAS. MUST REMOVE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.