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Taqueria El Tapatio

4238 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

78cited violations
2serious tier
19inspections
25tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2083897
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025210
2024160
2023130
2022120
2021150
2019290
2018180
20172172
2016270
2015140
2014150
2013140
2012140
2011100

Inspections

  1. Jun 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ESPECIALLY BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND DRY STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA.

  2. Oct 29, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Oct 22, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. THE SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE CEILING, ON BOX STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, WALLS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND NEAR MOP SINK, AND ON SHELVES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACITIVITY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  5. Apr 26, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER. OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  6. Jun 2, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST ON THE METAL STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SPICE RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

  7. May 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD SI BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIMPENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. 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

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  9. Jul 12, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

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

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 51.6F, SOUR CREAM AT 48.9F, RAW BEEF AT 45.1F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 54.1F, COOKED BEANS AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOOD AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED IN THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER SUCH AS COOKED MEATS, SALSAS AND SOUPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS THAT WERE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND NOT DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A DESCRIPTION AND A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS STORED ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT #2184714 ON 7/18/18 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  10. Jul 18, 2018 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 ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      MUST PROVIDE PROPER DATE/DISPOSITION LABELING ON REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. MUST REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE ADJACENT HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED

  11. Mar 17, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AND TABLE TOP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA,RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (ONIONS,POTATOES,ETC),FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS THROUGOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

  12. Mar 14, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 49.0F IN FRONT PREP AREA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED 1- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 4LBS. TRIPE 55.3F,10LBS. CHIROZO 56.2F-56.7F,1/2LB. CHICKEN 55.8F,1LB. SLICED TOMATOE 60.1F,10LBS. CHICKEN BREAST 52.4F,10LBS.CUT STEAK 46.2F,4LBS. STEAK 54.5F,10LBS. PORK 49.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.49.50 LBS.$180.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PORK,CHICKEN,STEAK,RICE,BEANS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1 & 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AND TABLE TOP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA,RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (ONIONS,POTATOES,ETC),FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS THROUGOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Nov 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED IN FRONT PREP AREA FOIL ON PREP TABLE, AND STORAGE TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FRONT CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE LIGHT NOT WORKING ABOVE TABLE 11, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  14. Jun 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA SLICER, AND CHEESE GRINDER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOMS, AND HALLWAY TO RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN REAR CEILING VENT.

  15. Feb 4, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  16. Aug 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT UPPER PANEL.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF REACH-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.

  17. Apr 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT FRONT SERVICE AREA, RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR PLASTIC FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, AND RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER REAR PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

  18. Dec 24, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust hood filters and interior of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Hot water handle at first front exposed handsink not working. Instructed to repair or replace handle to provide running water. Ventilation fan inside women's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair fan.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

  19. Mar 2, 2011 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.