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Lito's Empanadas

1437 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County

61cited violations
7serious tier
21inspections
21tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2327216
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025110
2024120
2023130
2022242
2021110
2020251
2019180
2018271
20174101
2016292
2015170
2014200

Inspections

  1. Feb 11, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND WAREWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES AT PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARD.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXTERIOR OF WAREWASHING UNIT AND THE CHEMICAL DISCHARGE LINES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE CALCIUM BUILD UP AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON LINES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NO LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

  2. Mar 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Apr 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BLACK RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE DISH MACHINE TRAYS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TRAYS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE MULTIPLE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE BASE COVING STRIP PEELING OFF THE WALL NEAR THE 1ST-FLOOR WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER #1 (LEFT FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jul 11, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED WATER DROPPING FROM CONDENSATION UNIT ONTO UNCOVERED RAW SHRIMP IN REAR COOLER. MUST PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS FOR $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 6/28/2022 ON THE CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED OBSERVED COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 6/6/2022. OBSERVED COOKED BEAN MIX THAT CONTAINED CHOPPED TOMATOES WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 6/30/2022. COOKED, READY-TO-EAT FOODS CAN BE HELD FOR 7 DAYS BEFORE DISCARDING. PREP DATE COUNTS AS DAY 1. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE EXPIRED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS FOR $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Jun 9, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

  8. Oct 23, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF ONE OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

  9. Mar 31, 2020 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 PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSISSIBLE THOUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITZER READING AT LOW TEMP DISH WASHER; MUST CORRECT. CHEMICAL SANITIZER MUST READ AT 100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE DOOR TO ONE FRYER MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR TO FRYER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL SINGLE USE CONTAINERS ON THE TOP SHELF IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE INVERTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN OR DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SODA DISPENSOR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING

  11. Jun 14, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON (2) 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN TH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  12. Jun 12, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65F. SLICED TOMATOES (40F)AND GUACAMOLE (40F) INSIDE COOLER WERE AT CORRECT TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD AND STORE IN A DIFFERENT COOLER, DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOODS HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR DETACHED SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE EMPANADAS MACHINE. REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON (2) 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN TH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  13. Aug 3, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      TOP LID OF FIRST FLOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND SLIDING TWO DOOR COOLER IN SAME AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT SLIDING CLOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

  14. Aug 1, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING WHILE IN USE, 0 PPM FOR DETECTED ON CHEMICAL TEST KIT, DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 100 PPM CHLORINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL REPAIR, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, ONCE MACHINE IS SANITIZING AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TOP LID OF FIRST FLOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND SLIDING TWO DOOR COOLER IN SAME AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NOT SLIDING CLOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

  15. Feb 21, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,

  16. Feb 14, 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

      NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES FOR TESTING CHLORINE SOLUTION AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO TEST SANITIZING SOLUTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/22/2016, REPORT #1950936, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNIT UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. 41 EXTREME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED, ON SHELVES WHERE FOOD PRODUCT IS BEING STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS,

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS IN BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      ONE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,

  17. Aug 22, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNIT UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. MISSING DOOR FOR FRYER. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTREME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.

  18. Aug 15, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      PREP COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 44.6F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR UNIT, ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

    • Serious Critical

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

      THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 50.1F, CHEESE 46.4F, COOKED CORN 48.5F, SALSA 48.8F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS, $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR EXIT DOOR AND SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREAS. BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. DOOR APPEARS TO BE GNAWED AND USING FOAM TO ATTEMPT TO SEAL. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF DOOR USING PROPER MATERIAL AND TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNIT UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. MISSING DOOR FOR FRYER. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTREME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.

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

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

      ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT LOWER SHELF UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND MOP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS IN AREAS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR AND/OR BEARD RESTAINTS.

  20. May 15, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  21. May 8, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

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.