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Los Cuates De Juanitas

2757-2759 W 71ST ST, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County

129cited violations
6serious tier
22inspections
96tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2703581
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20264341
20252121
2024170
20232131
20229410
2021180
20202113
2019130

Inspections

  1. Sep 8, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ARE BOTH REQUIRED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEANS, STEAK, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR WITH 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FLY PAPER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, AND REQUEST FLY ABATEMENT/INSECT CONTROL DEVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS AND CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL IN MEN'S RESTROOM TO BE DAMAGED WITH MISSING PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA (BOXES, CONTAINERS, TOOLS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Aug 31, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ARE BOTH REQUIRED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEANS, STEAK, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED PAN OF STEAK IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER HOT HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 81.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL HOT HELD FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135F AND ABOVE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3LBS OF BEEF AT COST OF $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 20 FLIES OBSERVED IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FLY ABATEMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR WITH 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FLY PAPER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, AND REQUEST FLY ABATEMENT/INSECT CONTROL DEVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS AND CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DUMPSTER NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL IN MEN'S RESTROOM TO BE DAMAGED WITH MISSING PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA (BOXES, CONTAINERS, TOOLS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DIM/NO LIGHTING IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE/INCREASE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT AREA.

  3. Feb 26, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SOILED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN CLEAN CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED WITH SIGNAGE FOR WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE ON COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN REAR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAI

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL LEDGE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GAP ALLOWING FOR WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  4. Feb 19, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ARE BOTH REQUIRED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEANS, STEAK, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL NON-ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA SCATTERED ON STAIRS AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FLY PAPER ON CEILINGS AROUND FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE LICENSED PEST CONTROL INSTALLED DEVICES FOR FLYING INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SOILED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN CLEAN CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED WITH SIGNAGE FOR WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE ON COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING WITH FOOD SPILLS AND RESIDUE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN REAR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL LEDGE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GAP ALLOWING FOR WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  5. May 12, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE(S) WORKING ON SITE WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, SERVED AND/OR STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINIERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  6. May 5, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM, STEAK AT 55.0F, INSIDE THE PREP TABLE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD ITEMS, SUCH AS PEPPERS, BEANS AND RICE IN THE DRY STROAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO 2025 PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS; LAST REPORT IN LOG BOOK DATED 10/1/24.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINIERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  7. May 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINTERS MUST HAVE SCOOPS WITH HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT SIDE ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OR SPICE REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANIG TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN REAR AREA UNDER MOP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOOR AREA UNDER STORAGE RACK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ROBERTO HERNANDEZ CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN NEW CERTIFICATE.

  8. Nov 3, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET CONTROL ARM IN WEST REAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

  9. Oct 26, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF BEEF AT 48.8F, 3LBS OF PORK AT 50.0F AND 5LBS OF RICE AT 55.5F MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 18LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      "OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT. ADVISED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET CONTROL ARM IN WEST REAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

  10. Oct 20, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Oct 19, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STORAGE AREAS.OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 10/17/22 REPORT 2565405 NOT CORRECTED: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS WITH RODENT URINE AND RUB MARKS NOTED UNDERNEATH COVER ON LOWER PORTION OF COOLER. 1 LIVE ADULT ROACH NOTED IN STORAGE CONTAINER. 1 LIVE BABY ROACH NOTED IN PREP HANDWASH SINK. ROACH EGG NOTED ON SHELF ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 1 ROACH IN TOILET ROOM ON SINK. ROACH FECES NOTED ON WALLS THROUGH OUT IN VARIOUS AREAS. OVER 30 LIVE FLIES IN EAST TOILET ROOM AND IN REAR AREA BY UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

  12. Oct 17, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THREE DEAD MICE INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF COOLER UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS, WINDOW LEDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STORAGE AREAS.OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2563604 ON 9-13-22:38-OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN OFFICE AND BASEMENT AREAS, FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, BASES AND COMPRESSOR UNITS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, ON BULK CONTAINER LIDS, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND WIRING, ON MANTEL IN DINING AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE, BASEMENT, FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN EAST WASHROOM, PREP, STORAGE, DINING AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED MEDIUM LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON SOUTH WALL AND SMALL LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WOODEN LEDGE IN REAR EAST STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

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

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

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT HAND SINKS NOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER STATES THE HEAT WAS TURNED OFF BY THE GAS DEPT. MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL VENT COVER AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, IN CEILING AROUND FIXTURES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2563604 ON 9-13-22:38-OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, BASES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ON LIDS OF FOOD ITEMS, ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ON BULK CONTAINERS, ON BEVERAGE PREP TABLE, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLY ACTIVITY AND ROACH ACTIVITY IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  14. Sep 28, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING WALL VENT COVER AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, IN CEILING AROUND FIXTURES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2563604 ON 9-13-22:38-OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, BASES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ON LIDS OF FOOD ITEMS, ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ON BULK CONTAINERS, ON BEVERAGE PREP TABLE, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE FLY AND ROACH ACTIVITY IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  15. Sep 13, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ON BULK CONTAINERS, ON BEVERAGE PREP TABLE, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING WALL VENT COVER AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, IN CEILING AROUND FIXTURES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

  16. Jul 6, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE UTILITY SINK IN EAST STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  17. May 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE UTILITY SINK IN EAST STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  18. May 13, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, FILLED WITH KNIVES AND MULTI-USE CONTAINERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: RAW CHICKEN 59.2F, RAW STEAK 54.9F, DICED BEEF 50.5F-53.3F, SLICED HAM 58.1F, SLICED TOMATOES 56.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES AND FRONT COUNTER, ON GREASE TRAP, FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, STEAM TABLE, FRONT COUNTER, ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND FURNACE IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1" OPENING ON UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE INSIDE TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND BEVERAGE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

  19. Jun 28, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE MARKED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      ALL UTENSILS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN HOLDING MANNER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A KNIFE HOLDER FOR KNIVES

    • Severity not stated

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

      EXTERIOR OF COOK TOP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL DOOR HANDLES OF IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      LIGHTS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL NON FUNCTIONING LIGHTS.

  20. Oct 29, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      UPON REINSPECTION, OBSERVED NO MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. OBSERVED FOODS BEING REHEATED, PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT(TCS) PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS,( SALSA,BEEF,SOUPS,ETC)NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY FOOD WITH PREPARED DATE AND CONSUMED, USED BY OR DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE

  21. Oct 27, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. IN STRUCTED TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP . PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER.. A2 LARGE POTS,( APPROX 40-LBS OF COOKED GOAT IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.0F, 51.0F,10-LBS OF GREEN HOMEMADE SALSA, AND GREEN SAUCE AT 55.0F 25-LB BUCKET OF SOUR CREAM AT 50.0F, 25-LB OF BEEF SOUP AT 59.0F,10-LBS OF COOKED CORN/ BEEF WITH BROTH AT 49.0F.2-LB OF COOKED STEAK AT 86.0F 3-LBS OF RAW CHICKEN BREAST AT 50.0F, 2-LB OF BEEF STEAK AT 49.0F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $200.00-COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT(TCS) PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS,( SALSA,BEEF,SOUPS,ETC)NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY FOOD WITH PREPARED DATE AND CONSUMED, USED BY OR DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED LARGE COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THATS 41.0F OR BELOW-COS. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST PAPER KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED FRONT PREP HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR,( MISSING HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE, ONLY ABLE TO RETRIEVE WATER FROM KNOB UNDER HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS BY REINSPECTION IN 2 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE

  22. Dec 23, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO CLEAN UP KIT/SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 7, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.