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El Jacalito

8465 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

101cited violations
1serious tier
21inspections
42tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
60821
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025120
2024250
20233260
2022160
2020150
2019190
2018140
20172130
2016130
2015140
2014150
2013110
2012281
2011140
2010150

Inspections

  1. Sep 3, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  2. Mar 31, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTER IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. May 1, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Apr 24, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENING IN BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND AROUND PIPE FITTING NEAR FURNACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN SHELVING AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS.

  5. Dec 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Sep 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 : OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED (EGGS)FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      SEE VIOLATION #59.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, ROLLING CART WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPESO F EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,STOVE,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,STOVE,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING & STORAGE UNITS,TOP SIDE OF HOT WATER TANK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INSIDE OF FOOTREST AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR UNDERNEATH STOVE,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS & CEILING ,VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR MATS IN PREP AREA TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580823 8/28/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON & UNDER POP AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL ON FLOOR & ON SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,INTERIOR LEDGE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.ALSO. 5 - LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BRICK AT GREASE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,IN BETWEEN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ,ON FLOOR NEAR REAR REACH IN FREEZER AND WALL BASE NEAR COFFEE PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/7/23. PREVIOUS PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2580823 8/28/23 NOT CORRECTED #49-4-601.11(B) : OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FRONT AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE ALL STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER.#55- 6-501.13 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN THE CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.#55- 6-501.

  7. Aug 28, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS (SHREEDED CHEESE)THAT THE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER REACH INTO A BAG OF CHEESE WITH BARE HAND AND SPRINKLED CHEESE ON TOP OF BEANS INSIDE OF A FOAM CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD. MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS,GLOVES OR TISSUE PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0.0 PPM'S AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE DISCARD COFFEE FROM COFFEE POT,SQUIRT SOAP INTO GLASS COFFEE POT AND RUN WATER INSIDE ,THEN DUMPED IT OUT AND REFILLED WITH WATER AND NOT SETTING UP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE ON HOW TO SET UP SINK.(PRIROITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. COOKED ONIONS AND PEPPERS AT 82.0F ON FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELF. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)APPX. 1LBS. $2.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1LB.SHREEDED LETTUCE AT 71.8F IN A PAN AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.1LBS. $3.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED (EGGS)FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF TOXIC POISON (RODENTICIDE) SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FOOD PREP,FOOD & PAPER STORAGE,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE AND HAVE TOXIC ITEMS STORED INSIDE ENCLOSED BAIT STATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON & UNDER POP AND FOOD STORAGE SHLEVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES OF COOLERS, FURNANCE,HOT WATER TANK,WINDOW SILLS,ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,30 COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO. 7 - LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON GREASE TRAP LID OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,IN BETWEEN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/28/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.OBSERVED A MALE CUSTOMER WALK INTO REAR STORAGE AREA AND OPEN POP COOLER AND REMOVED A DTINK AND WENT AND SET BACK DOWN IN DINING AREA AND FOOD WAS DELIVERED TO HIS TABLE AS WELL AS A FEMALE CUSTOMER WALK IN AND WENT INTO REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NO UNAUTHORIZED PERONS ALLOWED IN FOOD AREA. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      OBSERVED NO GLOVES, UTENSILS OR DELI TISSUE USED FOR READY TO EAT FOODS BY EMPLOYEE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, ROLLING CART WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPESO F EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,STOVE,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,STOVE,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING & STORAGE UNITS,TOP SIDE OF HOT WATER TANK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS,CEILINGS,DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR UNDERNEATH STOVE,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INSIDE OF FOOTREST AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2567976 12/5/22 NOT CORRECTED #49-4-601.11(B) : OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FRONT AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE ALL STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER.-#47-4-501.11 : OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE INTERIOR OF THE 2- DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.13 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN THE CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.#55- 6-501.12 : MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. #56-4-202.18 : OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#58- 2-102.13 : MANAGER ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

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

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE INTERIOR OF THE 2- DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE ALL STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN THE CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MANAGER ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

  9. Jan 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (PREPACKAGED DESSERTS) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. FACILITY HAS TWO FOOD ALLERGY NOTICE SIGNS POSTED, HOWEVER LABELING MUST BE ON THE INDIVIDUAL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH ON A COUNTER SURFACE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE USE PAPER CUPS BEING USED TO SCOOP SALSA STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION AND MUST USE PROPER LADLES WITH HANDLES TO RETRIEVE SALSA AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FRONT AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

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

      2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED RICE) BEING DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE PRODUCT WAS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS WITH THE DATE THE PRODUCT MUST BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE INGREDIENTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12 OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  11. Feb 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MANAGER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL FOR THE RECERTIFICATION CLASS ASAP TO OBTAIN A NEW AND VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, SURFACES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS AROUND ALL COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN WINDOW FAN ABOVE THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO REMOVE DIRT AND DUST. ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE DINING AREA CEILING AND IN FRONT OF THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING GRILLS; REMOVE AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENT SYSTEM ABOVE STOVE.

  12. Feb 16, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIMENT,OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE 2 -DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF COOLER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS,ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA,HAS DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN REAR OF PREMISES OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHEILD COVERS IN PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

  13. Feb 9, 2017 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

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS,SEEIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIMENT,OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE 2 -DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF COOLER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS,ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA,HAS DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN REAR OF PREMISES OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHEILD COVERS IN PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

  14. May 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN AND DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE WALL,CEILING AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT(HOOD & FILTERS) TO REMOVE GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE PREP AREAS.

  15. May 28, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER,HAS FOOD SPILLS AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES,IMSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANINTAIN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR SIOVE IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS,ISTRUCTED TO CLANE AND MAINTAIN AREA AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT UPON NEXT INSPECTION

  16. Feb 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOODS & EXHAUSTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AND FRONT SECTIONS OF PREP AREA, STORAGE CARTS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER, SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF FRONT INNER DOOR AND REPAIR BOTTOMS OF BOTH OUTER DOORS. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN STORAGE ROOM AND RE-PAINT SURFACE. CLEAN ALL WALLS IN REAR SECTION OF PREP AREA(DIRT BUILD-UP), ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK BY TOILET ROOM(ALSO NEEDS REPAIRING), IN STORAGE ROOM, AND IN WASHROOM. PAINT RAW WOOD WASHROOM DOOR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING ROOM WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DINING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  17. Apr 3, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MOP SINK IN WASHROOM NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN MOP SINK IN WASHROOM.

  18. Aug 3, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNCLEAN CURTAINS IN WINDOWS.MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  19. Jul 26, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.APPROX 20LBS OF COOKED PORK SKINS WITH MEAT IN COOLER NOT DATED AT 53.1F,1 LB TOMATOES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN COUNTER AT 73.5F. MUST PROPERLY COOL COOKED FOODS BEFORE REFRIGERATION. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. TOTAL COST APPROX $40.00. WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#57976,DATED 2/25/11,#33CHAR GRILL AND FLAT GRILL HOODAND FILTERS NOT CLEANED,#35 CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DISH STORAGE WOOD RACK HAS PEELING CHIP PAINT.MUST REPAIR. ALSO RUSTY DISH RACKS ON LOWER SHELF AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CHAR GRILL,FLAT GRILL HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGE CEILING.SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALLS OF PREMISES NOT CLEANED/MAINTAINED, PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA,BASEBOARDS NOT CLEANED,CURTAINS IN WINDOWS AND WINDOW SEALS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS ON PREMISES,OR REPLACE CURTAINS,AND PAINT WALLS CEILINGS IF CANNOT BE CLEANED.REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PREMISES IS TOO CLUTTERED,NOT ORGANIZED.PAPERS,BOOKS,UNCLEAN STORAGE BOXES UNDER COFFEE STATION,UNDER GRILL,BEHIND COUNTER, UNCLEAN FAN AT COFFEE STATION.MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE IT,AND FOIL.MUST REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES,UNCLEAN BOXES,FOIL AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

  20. Feb 25, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED MISSING FRONT DOOR KNOB INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET, COFFEE PREP TABLE, CHAR GRILL, AND FLAT GRILL HOOD AND FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ABOVE ITEMS.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED 2 LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN 1 IN STORAGE AREA AND THE OTHER IN REAR KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  21. Jan 25, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RECAULK AROUND EXPOSED HABDWASHING SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES UNDER COUNTER AND THROUGH OUT. CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR PAINT IF NECESSARY WALLS IN PREP AREA, SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AND PROVIDE/REATTACH ALL LOOSE/MISSING RUBBER WALLBASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.