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Taqueria La Hacienda, INC.

3452 W 59TH ST, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County

67cited violations
1serious tier
20inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1823377
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025280
2024150
2023120
2022241
2021130
2019190
2017140
20162100
2015130
2014120
2013130
2012240
2011130
2010240

Inspections

  1. Jul 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF DELI COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      O0BSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME INSIDE OF GASKET OF COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOPS NOT HANGING IN DRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN/INSTALL AREA FOR MOPS TO HANG DRY.

  2. Aug 4, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED UNCOVERED ON A TRAY ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY STORE BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (CASES OF SODA/BEVERAGES) STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (LADELS AND KNIFE) STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA AT THE STOVE AREA AND AT PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB AT THE GRILL/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jan 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF MEAT SLICER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE/DEBRIS. INST TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

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

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED VARIOUS DRY FOODS IN PLASTIC BAGS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MISSING ADEQUATE LABELING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE IDENTIFIED SOURCE UPON REQUEST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC INCLUDING THE NAME OF THE FOOD, THE NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF THE SOURCE, ETC..

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED PLASTIC MULTI-USE CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK SUGAR CONTAINER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND UTILIZE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT COVERED WITH MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE: PLASTIC WRAP AROUND THE FOOD PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA, CARDBOARD ON THE GRILL IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND CARDBOARD FROM SPECIFIED AREAS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON GRILL AT FRONT KITCHEN AREA TO BE LINED WITH VISIBLE STAINS AND DEEP CUTS THAT ARE NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH NEW BOARD THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SHELF BENEATH HOT HOLDING TABLE AT FRONT KITCHEN AREA OBSERVED TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Oct 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER (PAINT CANS AND NON-FUCTIONING UTILITY SINK) STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  6. Nov 14, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Nov 4, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OVER 2O MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES AND HOT WATER TANK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      STYROFOAM CUP BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL AND STORED IN SPICE CONTAINER. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLE AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE ABOVE FOOD).

    • Severity not stated

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

      CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

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

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED KNIVES NOT IN USE TUCKED BETWEEN TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND OBTAIN A KNIFE HOLDER FOR PROPER STORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      GARBAGE CONTAINER IN LADIES ROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

  9. May 30, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA AND BANQUET WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED WASHER AND DRYER STORED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS IN CLEAN ABSORBENT RECEPTACLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UTENSILS, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILDUP ALONG DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE FAUCET.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  10. Oct 16, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACK FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST/REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE CEILING OVER THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO RESEAL REAR WALL BEHIND THE REAR MICROWAVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER FRONT PREP AREA.

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

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

      ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BANQUET AREA BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS IN CHAIR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  12. Mar 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DISCOUNTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FILERS AT VENTIATION SYSTEM. CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SHEILD IN NEED OF REPAIR. 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. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  13. May 12, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE LARGE BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATION LINE NOT MAINTAINED(ICE, WATER DRIPPING), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP.

  14. May 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP STARTING TO RUST. INSTD TO PAINT IT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.

  15. May 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO HAVE PLACE SETTINGS PRE-WRAPPED OR PLACE AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME.

  16. Nov 23, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  17. Mar 1, 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. 1 TOILET IN NEED OF REPAIR, DIFFICULTY FLUSHING. REPAIR 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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE BELOW HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.

  18. Apr 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACE. WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  19. May 25, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,BACK PREP AREA HOOD,FILTERS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER IT IS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.

    • 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. THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  20. May 25, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.THE FOLOWING NOT CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,BACK PREP AREA HOOD,FILTERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTD. TO CLEAN ALL. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.

    • 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. THE FLOOR IN THR FOOD STORE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.