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Burrito Beach

251 E HURON ST, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

84cited violations
8serious tier
18inspections
54tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2493082
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
20244221
20233151
2022110
2021260
20193224
2018292
2017130
2016130

Inspections

  1. Jan 21, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      2-DOOR PREP MEAT REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET NOT TIGHT FITTED/LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS/CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Dec 18, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED POTS & PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREPP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN & REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Dec 13, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORGE RACK EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK, WATER HEATER AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED 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).

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED POTS & PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREPP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN & REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  4. Dec 11, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER, HOT TEMP AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT 83.4F SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORGE RACK EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK, WATER HEATER AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED 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

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

      OBSERVED POTS & PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREPP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN & REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Nov 6, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF INTERIOR AND EXTERNAL CLEANING (MICROWAVES, ALL COOLING UNTIS, PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS, AND INSIDE UPRIGHT CUSTARD FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FRONT SERVING LINE HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING, REAR PREP/DISHEASHING AREA AS WELL AS BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND IN ALL CORNERS. MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM.

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

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, CUSTARD, BEANS, RICE, DICED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME IF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS @2 LBS QUINOA @49.1F (COLD HOLD) LB COOKED POTATO ROUNDS @51F, 5 LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF@81F,0.5 LBS SLICED HAM @53.7F,4 LBS COOKED CHORIZO @88.0F AND COOKED RICE 150F ALL STORED INSIDE (WALK IN COOLER) AND 3 LBS DICED TOMAOTES @53.0F(FRONT LINE CH UNIT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PIC VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATETLY 25 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREPON SURFACES OF COOLERS, CEILING, HOT WATER HEATER, PREP TABLES AND ON STORED CLEAN KITCHENWARE LOCATED ON A ROLLING CART. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE OPEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF INTERIOR AND EXTERNAL CLEANING (MICROWAVES, ALL COOLING UNTIS, PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS, AND INSIDE UPRIGHT CUSTARD FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FRONT SERVING LINE HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING, REAR PREP/DISHEASHING AREA AS WELL AS BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND IN ALL CORNERS. MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  8. Apr 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Trash and food debris noted at the corners of dish washing room, instructed to clean and maintain.

  9. Feb 15, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      IMPROPER COOLING DOWN, COVERING WARM FOOD TIGHTLY DURING COOLING DOWN PROCESS, INSTRUCTED TO COVER LOOSELY TO FACILITATE QUICK COOLING.

  10. Feb 2, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE OF A DRY STORAGE BIN WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ON THE DRY STORAGE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRY STORAGE BIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED INCORRECT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. OBSERVED REPORT DATED 11/18/19. MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT DATED 1/25/21. MUST POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Jan 25, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE OF A DRY STORAGE BIN WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ON THE DRY STORAGE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRY STORAGE BIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  12. Nov 18, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MUST PROVIDE A DISPOSABLE MASK FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (COFFEE,RICE) STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A SINGLE USE CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE COFFEE GROUNDS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SCOOP THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND DESIGNED FOR MULTI-USE FUNCTION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE PREP SINK IN BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Oct 25, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE A DISPOSABLE MASK FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD IN THE TAGGED FRONT LINE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 6# SALSA(46.4F-92.3F),1/2# COOKED CORN(48.1F),1# SOUR CREAM(62.4F),2# SHREDDED CHEESE(48.1F),2# GUACAMOLE(46.9F), 1# CUT TOMATOES (50.5F). ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AND 135F OR ABOVE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE: FACILITY DISCARDED THE FOODS ON THE TAGGED COOLER WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      Violation Codes: 4-301.11. Inspector Comments: - ON SITE FOR TAG REMOVAL OF THE SERVING LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVING LINE COOLER UNIT IS 46.4F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. THE SERVING LINE PREP COOLER REMAINS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. USE OF THE COOLER AND REMOVAL OF THE TAG IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Violation Codes: 3-302.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (COFFEE,RICE) STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-201.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SINGLE USE CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE COFFEE GROUNDS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SCOOP THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND DESIGNED FOR MULTI-USE FUNCTION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      Violation Codes: 4-302.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE PREP SINK IN BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Oct 22, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      - MUST PROVIDE A DISPOSABLE MASK FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      - OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD ON THE SERVICE LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 6# OF SALSA(46.4F-47.6F) AND 1# OF QUINOA(56.1F). ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AND 135F OR ABOVE. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS WITH A REPORTED TOTAL VALUE OF $18.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      - OBSERVED THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVING LINE COOLER UNIT IS 51.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. THE SERVING LINE COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. USE OF THE COOLER AND REMOVAL OF THE TAG IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (COFFEE,RICE) STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE. -

    • Severity not stated

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

      - OBSERVED A SINGLE USE CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE COFFEE GROUNDS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SCOOP THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND DESIGNED FOR MULTI-USE FUNCTION. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      - OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE PREP SINK IN BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

  15. Oct 16, 2018 Complaint · 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 FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS INSIDE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL/PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN TOP LOADING COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.5F, 2LBS OF GUACAMOLE, AT A VALUE OF $13.00 47.8F, 1LB OF QUINOA SALAD, AT A VALUE OF $10.00 47.8F, 2LBS OF CORN RELISH, AT A VALUE OF $7.00 48.7F, 3LBS OF CHOPPED TOMATOES AT A VALUE OF $12.00 47.7F, 3LBS OF TOMATILLO SAUCE, AT A VALUE OF $20.00 47.8F, 3LBS OF MILD SALSA AT A VALUE $10.00 47.8F, 3.5LBS OF HOT SALSA. AT A VALUE OF $15.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 17.5LBS AT A TOTAL VALUE OF$87.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES."

  16. Apr 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND COOKED BEANS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 96.0 F AND 106.0 F INSIDE WARMER. HOWEVER SAID WARMER AMBIENT AIR TEMERATURE AT 180.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE COOKED BEANS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVER ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT FRONT PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

  17. Jul 12, 2017 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 CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DIRTY STEP LADDER STORED NEXT TO CLEAN POTS AND PANS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  18. Nov 1, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PLASTIC DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL NEW REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE MISSING AREA HAS AN EPOXY THAT THE FACILITY IS WAITING TO BE APPROVED OF BY THE HOSPITAL. FAICLITY HAS 90 DAYS TO FILL ABOVE MENTIONED AREA TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER.

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.