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Zaragoza Restaurant

4852 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County

85cited violations
3serious tier
17inspections
31tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1904141
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024170
2023270
2021140
2020141
2019260
20181110
2017120
2016151
2015171
20141110
20132120
2012120
2011130
2010140

Inspections

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTENANCE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN AND LOOSE GASKET ON 1-DOOR COOLER UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED LINER ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND SPILLAGE IN SINGLE-DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR AND NEAR THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR(SODA).INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA TO HAVE VOIDS AND BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

  2. Apr 10, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Apr 3, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (COATS, PURSES, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MULTI USE EATING UTENSILS (FORKS, KNIVES, ETC) NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE/STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      MULTIPLE LARGE POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO IMMERSE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF SUCH POTS OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE 60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/9/21 REPORT 2523801 NOT CORRECTED. 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MISSING VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  4. Aug 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EAISLY CLEANABLE

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      1-BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO REMOVE 1[BURNER STOVE OR HAVE LARGER VENTILATION SYSTEM SO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FITS COMPLETLEY UNDER

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MISSING VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

  5. Nov 2, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      2 LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF BIRRIA CONSOME (GOAT BROTH) DATED YESTERDAY IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 54.1F-56.2F. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED BIRRIA CONSOME (GOAT BROTH). INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL: (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      LARGE POTS FOR COOKING BIRRIA (GOAT) UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FIT IN DISHMACHINE INSTD TO REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK/DISHMACHINE OR INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPATMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN TRAINING

  6. Jul 29, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Jul 22, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT MISSING SOME EQUIPMENT AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      SEE VIOLATION # 60

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD RECEIVED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE ARE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION#60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #10 NO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. CORRECT BY DATE 11/16/2018. REPORT #2201046 DATE 8/16/2018. ALSO NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FROM REPORT#2201046 DATE 8/16/2018, CORRECT BY DATE 11/16/2018. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

  8. Aug 16, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) - MO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12(A).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11(A) NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-204.11(A)- NO HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA/WAREWASHING AREA WHERE DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN 1-COMPARTMENT SCRAPE SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE .

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      4-101.16 SPONGES ON SITE FOR CLEANING. INSTD TO REMOVE SPONGES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CRACKED CERAMIC SERVING PLATES/BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/PRODUCE BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12(c)- LARGE POTS FOR COOKING BIRRIA (GOAT) UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FIT IN DISHMACHINE INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK OR DISHMACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201-11 PLASTIC LINING ON WALLS IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114(A)- EXTREME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ARTICLES FROM AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-301.14 - NO VENTILATION FOR 1-BURNER STOVE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND HAVE FOR VERIFICATION.

  9. Oct 5, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FRESH MASA BEING DELIVERED IN A GROCERY BAG FROM CHEPES TORILLAS 1948 S. CICERO IL. 60804 PHONE 1-708652-3507. INSTRUCTED THE WHOLESALER MUST USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/OR BAGGIE/ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED A PLASTIC PREP TABLE IN REAR, NOT DESIGNED FOR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER FOOD GRADE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  10. Jun 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES OBSERVED. OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TAKE TORTILLAS OFF OF THE GRILL WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE FAIL TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER TAKING OFF GLOVES AND PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547413 ON 8/24/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  11. Aug 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      LARGE DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINER OF COOKED GOAT MEAT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75.2F IN COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GARBAGE BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD (GOAT). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT FOR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND INSPECT GREASE TRAP.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT IS ABLE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES UNDER 100F. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER THERMOMETER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.

  12. Apr 3, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SPATULA STORED ON FLOOR. STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AREA WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH TOP IN DISREPAIR AND GASKETS IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR OF REPLACE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES SO THAT FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT IN CORNERS AND BEHIND GRILL ALSO IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATORS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOUTHWESTERN CORNER OF CEILING ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNCLEAN VENT WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION WITHIN INTERIOR OR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO DETER RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR CLOSET NEAR BACK DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. CLEAN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO DETER RODENT /INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLOSET IN FOOD PREP AREA CONTAINING SPICES STORED ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD INCLUDING SPICES NEEDS TO BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOPS USED IN READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING SHREDDED CHEESE AND DICED ONIONS. REPLACE WITH HANDLED SCOOPS WHERE HANDLE IS STORED OUT OF PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE CONTACT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

      ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

      OBSERVED PATRONS TRAVELING THROUGH KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO USE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED IN KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREAS.

  13. Jan 15, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR BASEMENT DOOR ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING OF GREASE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OPENING IN CEILING OF BASEMENT WHERE CHEST FREEZER IS LOCATED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  14. Jan 8, 2013 Canvass · 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

      OBERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR NEXT TO BASEMENT STAIRS MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREMISES IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS OVEN BRAISED GOAT MEAT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR BASEMENT DOOR ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING OF GREASE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OPENING IN CEILING OF BASEMENT WHERE CHEST FREEZER IS LOCATED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  15. Jun 28, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER IN THE BACK AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT BOXES, BAGS, OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  16. Jan 14, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER SEATING AREA AND SERVING LINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM OR HAVE WINDOW ABLE TO OEPN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER (UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT) IN REAR.

  17. Jan 5, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.Must invert:Multiuse utensils on shelving units.

    • 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.Must clean:Filters at hood of cooking equipment.

    • 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.Must seal:Hole in floor under 3-compartment sink.

    • 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.Must provide:light shields & endcaps in front prep area.

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.