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Birrieria Y Taqueria El Arandas

2025 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

83cited violations
4serious tier
15inspections
51tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2500945
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025170
2024271
2023250
2022130
20211160
20192230
2018130
2017290
2016273

Inspections

  1. Jun 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      Box of oranges stored on kitchen's floor, instructed to keep off floor.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement ice maker, instructed to install.

  2. Jun 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (BEVERAGE / SALSA/CHIP) PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MIXING HIBISCUS BEVERAGE WITH CONTAINER STORED INSIDE SINK BASIN AS WELL AS WASHING RED CUPS AND BEVERAGE DSIPENSER. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO NOT USE HANDSINK FOR ANY OTHER USE BESIDES HANDWASHING. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FROZEN PORK STORED INSIDE LARGE BIN ON LOWER PREP TABLE SHELF THAWING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED LARGE BUCKETS OF RED AND GREEN SALSA STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SAID FOOD ITEMS. FOOD SHALL NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HOT WATER NOZZLE HANDLE MISSING ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED IN BASMENT IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS AND ORGANIZE RESTAURANT ITEMS AND REMOVE CLUTTER. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

  3. May 21, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.12 OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE SERVING FRONT PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.

  4. May 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN AT 46.8 F, BEEF AT 50.4. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE SERVING FRONT PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE RACK BY THE SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

    • 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.

  5. May 10, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CLAY SALSA CONTAINERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF SAFE LEAD LEVELS OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  6. Jan 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBESRVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR PREP AREA TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  7. Mar 30, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND GRILL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENT FAN IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FAN COVER.

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

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

    • 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 REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST PROVIDE A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,GRILL TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.

  9. Dec 16, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMITING AND DIARHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE TO HAVE A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP AT THE BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES OF THE SLIDING REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      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.

  10. Dec 6, 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 AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMITING AND DIARHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONATINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE TO HAVE A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP AT THE BOTTOM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON PREMISE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES OF THE SLIDING REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP SIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM ON PREMISE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  11. May 30, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed spatulas stored in between wall and 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Must remove. Must properly store all utensils in a clean container. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observes excessive ice build up on interior of ice chest freezer in rear kitchen. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Observed raw wood on bottom of front counter. Must seal to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed stained cutting board, with deep groves on top of ice chest freezer. Must resurface or replace to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed excessive clutter outside rear (kitchen) door inside gated area. Must remove all equipment not in use to prevent pest harborage. Must organize clutter. Must maintain same.

  12. Jul 6, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Jun 29, 2017 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

      NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(BEEF 203F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET, GRILL, AND PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SEPARATE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM FOOD. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

  14. Dec 16, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Nov 28, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      NO REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS.

    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      NO HOT WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS

    • Serious Critical

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

      NEED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS.

    • 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

      NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO PROOF OF OR GARBAGE HAULING SERVICE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERIFICATION.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      NEED SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN RESTROOM.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 6, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.