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Paco's Tacos 2

6034 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County

86cited violations
3serious tier
28inspections
40tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1802466
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025140
20242130
2023270
2022160
2021120
2020110
2019160
2018140
2017461
20164100
2015130
2014270
2013151
2012340
2011141
2010120

Inspections

  1. Apr 29, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BACK WALL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST SPOTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jul 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES AND TONGS) ON CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER COMPARTMENT 1 OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  3. Dec 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS ARE IN NEED OF LABELING WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON COOKING SIDE OF PREP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Apr 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS (FRONT PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA) TO BE BLOCKED BY FOOD CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL ITEMS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MISSING DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BAG OF HERBS OPEN IN BASEMENT AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ALL DRY FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CLEAN ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE TO LINE GRILL FOR COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE ON GRILL FOR COOKING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED CAULK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE VISIBLY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SOILED TAPE USED ON SUMP PUMP FLOOR COVER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TAPE WITH APPROVED PLUMBING FIXTURE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED TOILET SEAT IN LEFT-HAND ALL-GENDER RESTROOM TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET SEAT AND MAINTAIN FIXTURE IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA DRY STORAGE AREA (BEHIND STAIRWELL) FLOORS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jan 17, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      PLASTIC BASKETS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CHOPPED ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (WITH HANDLE, NOT IN FOOD) AND STORE PROPERLY.

  6. Jan 12, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      PLASTIC BASKETS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CHOPPED ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (WITH HANDLE, NOT IN FOOD) AND STORE PROPERLY

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT GREASE INTERCEPTOR ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING (SOUTH PREP AREA). INSTD TO REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND ACCUMULATING ONTO FLOOR. PREMISES WILL USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA UNTIL REPAIRS COMPLETED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY.

  7. Feb 15, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COOKED STEAK (66.9F) AND COOKED PORK (100.2F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY $150 AND 50LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE PACKS OF STEAK IMPOPERLY THAWING UNDER STEM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

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

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

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING PROOF OF VACCINATION FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340

  8. Mar 18, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  9. Aug 5, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      CLEAN TRAYS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO PROPERLY STORE ELEVATED AND PROTECTED.

  10. Aug 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON PACKAGED NUTS AND CANDY DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Dec 13, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      Observed improper date marking of TCS Foods inside coolers. Instructed must label all prepped TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Observed large gaps between floor tiles in front prep area, where debris is collecting. Must fill gaps to make floor smooth and easily cleanable in this area. Must maintain same.

  12. Aug 15, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND CUTTING TORTA BUNS WITH HIS BARE HANDS, AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USING HIS BARE HANDS TO PUT ONIONS AND CILANTRO ON CUSTOMERS TACO, INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON, USE TONGS, SPOONS ECT. REMINDED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE

  13. Apr 24, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Mar 31, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Mar 21, 2017 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED THE REAR DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING LIDS OPEN CANT CLOSE DUE TO THE GARBAGE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT CUTTING BOARD.

    • 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 FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR COOKING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  16. Aug 26, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL HUMIDITY WATER DROPLETS NEED TO BE REMOVED. MAINTAIN AREA DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Jul 22, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL HUMIDITY WATER DROPLETS NEED TO BE REMOVED. MAINTAIN AREA DRY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Apr 22, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT HAND SINK IN SIDE PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Jan 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  20. Jul 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED RUSTY WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAIR WALLS. OBSERVED CHICHARRON BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR BAGGIES IE, ZIP LOCK ETC.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, 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 IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  21. Aug 21, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THREE RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. THE GASKET AROUND THE DOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR IT IS RIPPED AND TORN LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE GASKET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOUTH WALL IN THE BACKSTORE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAS A 2" HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  22. Jul 31, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE STORE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THREE RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. THE GASKET AROUND THE DOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR IT IS RIPPED AND TORN LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE GASKET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND STANDING WATER IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE STANDING WATER AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MANTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE SOUTH WALL IN THE BACKSTORE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAS A 2" HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKING AT FAUCET AT SOUTH PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  23. Jan 28, 2013 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO UTILIZE, PIPE NOT CONNECTED UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND CONTACT HEALTH DEPT TO REINSPECT. INSTD TO UTILIZE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROPERLY STORE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WORN CAULK WITH BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INBETWEEN WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR TILES IN LARGE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN LARGE PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  24. Oct 29, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR TILES IN LARGE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL IN SMALL PREP AREA IN NEED OF SEALING WITH TILES OR FRP MATERIAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN LARGE PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  25. May 16, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  26. Jan 9, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  27. Feb 8, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER HEATER SETTING ON LOW, TANK WAS EXHAUSTED. WATER TANK RECOVERED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

    • 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. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AT SOUTH PREP KITCHEN, TILE AT COVING BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD MISSING END CAPS IN NORTH PREP KITCHEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT FAUCET AT NORTH PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CCORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  28. Aug 25, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 FLOORS ARE THICK WITH GREASE IN THE BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

    • 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. WALLS IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT SAME. THE MENS TOILET ROOM HAS GRAFFITO ALL OVER THE WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAME.

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.