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Gomez Tacos Rest

3016 E 91ST ST, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

120cited violations
8serious tier
24inspections
57tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
17434
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252130
2024270
20232220
2022140
20202112
20192202
2018140
2017250
2016130
2015260
20141102
2013120
2012382
2010250

Inspections

  1. Apr 23, 2025 Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN CRAWL SPACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FLY STRIP ABOVE SLICER AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND LEDGES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  2. Apr 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN CRAWL SPACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FLY STRIP ABOVE SLICER AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING, 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND LEDGES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  3. Apr 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Mar 28, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLY STRIP FROM PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 3" GAP IN WALL AND 1" GAP ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT, 1/4" GAP UNDER OVERHEAD DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING INSIDE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNITS, WIRING, BASES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  5. Nov 3, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND PIZZA PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

  6. Oct 27, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,STEAK,BEANS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:02 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP AND TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND PIZZA PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR LOWER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF AND IN CORNER UNDER STAIR CASE,IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE WALK IN COOLER,IN BASEMENT ON LEDGE AND MIXED IN WITH DIRT UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN TOILET ROOMS,DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/27/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND DOOR SWEEP WORN ON FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOP,MOP SINK NEXT TO DISH AND FOOD STORAGE RACK IN REAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINET,GRILL & STEAM TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT LARGE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Dec 12, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, DIRTY. THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS DEFROSTING AND CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE 1st COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE FRONT HAS A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGE AND/OR DIRTY CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN AS NEEDED. NOTED VENT COVERS DIRTY THROUGH OUT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE FILTER IN THE REAR ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY AND/OR MISSING. MUST REPLACE AS NEEDED AND CLEAN.

  8. Feb 4, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED LARD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE LABEL.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING A ICE COOLER TO STORE LARD DIRECTLY INSIDE UNIT WITHOUT PROPERLY PROTECTING. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROPERLY STORE LARD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

  9. Jan 27, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP THAT MAY OCCUR ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BACON 47F, SOUR CREAM 48F, DICED TOMATOES 50F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 48.9F, AND MAYONNAISE 49.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER STORED NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAG WAS PLACED ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED POT BEING USED AS A LADLE FOR PIZZA SAUCE STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE PROPER EQUIPMENT AS A LADLE AND CORRECTLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED PIZZA DOUGH AND BAKED BREAD STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS IN THE PREP AREA. FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2268428 ON 2/22/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (51) 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

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

      2-102.14(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 SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP) 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER TO ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  11. Feb 22, 2019 Canvass · Fail — 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 SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP) 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.

    • Serious Priority

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

      3-301.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (CHEESE) WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS AND TO ALWAYS PROPERLY USE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER (TONGS, SPOONS, FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES) TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE FOOD HANDLER ON THE PROPER PROCEDURE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOR IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      3-302.11(A:1-2) OBSERVED RAW TURKEY BURGERS IN THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER STORED IN A CONTAINER NEXT TO A CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT CHOPPED LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SEPARATE ALL RAW FOOD CONTAINERS FROM READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS AND NEVER STORE RAW FOOD CONTAINERS NEXT TO READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS. MANAGER REMOVE THE CONTAINER OF RAW TURKEY BURGERS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER TO ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE OVEN, ABOOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR, ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BOTTOM CABINETS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA , ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECEIPT OF SERVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REAR EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED TOILET LID MISSING ON THE TOILET IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.110 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  12. Jan 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR PAINT SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME GREASE IN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A SET OF LIGHTS NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK WITHOUT SHIELDS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR THAT SET OF LIGHTS.

  13. Jan 27, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT AREA,AND CLEAN THE FLOORS,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 CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE CUSTOMERS DINNING AREA,OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  14. Jan 18, 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

      MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS,TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER,WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT AREA,AND CLEAN THE FLOORS,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 CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE CUSTOMERS DINNING AREA,OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  15. Feb 4, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS,ALONG WALL BASE AND 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

      NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENT COVERS IN THE DINIG AREA. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

  16. Nov 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier) Corrected on site

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

      OP[ERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS TACOS,RICE BEANS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  17. Feb 19, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      A LIGHT SHIELD COVER MISSING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,MUST INSTALL

  18. Jun 3, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      SMALL REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, MUST FAX REQUEST TO CDPH FOR REINSPECTION OF UNIT WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

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

      COOKED PORK-76.5F AND COOKED BEEF-48.8F- ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES(NOT AGAINST THE WALLS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT AREAS(FRONT AND REAR)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT (IN CLUDING BASEMENTS)ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, COB WEBS)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP, DINING, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WASTELINE PIPE FOR WALK-IN COOLER IS ATTACHED TO A HOSE INSIDE UNIT WHICH IS DRIPPING INTO A BUS PAN ON THE FLOOR. MUST HAVE REPAIRMAN RE-ROUTE WASTELINE OR INSTALL AN EVAPORATOR. REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES FROM BOTH SECTIONS OF BASEMENT.

  19. Feb 1, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS NOT BEING USED.MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT NOT USING AND CLEAN/ORGANIZE ANY REMAINING EQUIPMENT.TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.ALSO ORGANIZE CLUTTER/STORAGE UNDER STAIRS IN INSIDE REAR PORCH STORAGE AREA.

  20. Sep 18, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  21. Sep 11, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      OBSERVED FRONT/REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS-1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  22. Jan 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF -100F.TEMPERATURE SETTING OF UNIT WAS ADJUSTED BY MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 140F OR HIGHER DURING INSPECTION-CDI.

    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/COOKED PIZZA MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT.(SAUSAGE PIZZA-105F,CHEESE PIZZA-113F,PEPPERONI PIZZA-111F).MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER. ALL 5 PPIECES WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER,COST APPROX $15.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

    • 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.DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • 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.SEAL GAP/OPENING IN LOWER BASEBOARD BY OVEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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.STOVE IN REAR NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST ADJUST STOVE OR REMOVE STOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.

  23. Nov 19, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  24. Jun 9, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN 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

      MUST REMOVE WRITING FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOM AND WALLS MUST BE LIGHT IN COLORING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A BIN/CONTAINER OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.

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.