Zacatacos

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	4	2
2025	1	9	1
2024	1	4	0
2023	3	6	0
2021	3	10	0
2020	2	13	3
2019	5	37	0
2018	3	31	0
2017	2	3	0
2016	6	25	4
2015	1	6	1
2014	3	10	0
2013	1	3	0
2012	1	4	0
2011	1	4	0
2010	1	3	0

Jul 1, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (BEEF, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COLD HOLD PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCET IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR (LOOSE), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

May 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, CFM, ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION AT 12:30PM WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS (EGGS, CHICKEN, BEEF) WERE BEING STORED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. CFM ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 1:10PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL FOOD ITEM (BOTTLED DRINK) STORED INSIDE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA(S) FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS, APPROXIMATELY 2-3 DOZEN EGGS, AT COST OF APPROXIMATELY $15, AT 69.3F LEFT IN FOOD CONTAINER NEAR THE GRILL/STOVE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (SEASONINGS, SPICES, SOUR CREAM AND LIME JUICE) IN PREP AREAS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF BEVERAGES (CASES OF CANNED AND BOTTLED SODA POPS) STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOPER AT THE FRONTLINE AND AT THE JUICE BAR AREA, BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Mar 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COOLER DRAWER UNIT BELOW GRILL: CHEESE AT 54.1F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.1F. LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED GREEN SALSA (DATED YESTERDAY 3/21) RANGING FROM 62.1F- 65.1F AND LARGE COOKED LENGUA AT 47.8F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL SAID ITEMS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 100 LBS $500 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

COOLER DRAWER UNIT UNDER GRILL UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.4F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED LENGUA AND SALSA. 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 FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO STORED UTENSILS INVERTED (HANDLE UP).

Aug 2, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE STORAGE AREA ABOVE STAIRWAY IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 19, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Apr 7, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASH SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE TO HAND WASH SINK.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOIL AND PLASTIC USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Oct 27, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARBAGE CAN IN RESTROOMS MUST BE COVERED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 13, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, STEAK ETC.... INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 17, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKS AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARBAGE CAN IN RESTROOM MUST BE COVERED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN COVERED.

Dec 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (STEAK, BEEF, PORK). INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSISL IMPROPERLY STORED WITH EXPOSED MOUTH PIECE. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP OR PRE WRAPPED

Apr 10, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT CILANTRO IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF BEANS COOKED & DATED YESTERDAY 4/9/20 IMPROPERLY COOLED, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F. DISCUSSED PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES WITH MANAGER (ICE BATCH, SHALLOW PANS, AND PROPER COOLING AS SUCH 1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70°F); and (2) Within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41°F). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF BEANS COOKED AND DATED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F. BEAN DISCARDED AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LB $10 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

PREMISES LABELING READY TO EAT FOODS (RICE, BEANS, ETC) WITH DATE OF PREPARATION ONLY. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS), WITH PREPARATION DATE COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT BASEMENT HANDWASH SINK INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RAW WOOD STORAGE CRATES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROPERLY SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS TO A SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. STOPPER GASKET AT 3RD BASIN AT 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CURRENRTLY USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO REPAIR STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

Nov 18, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE SMALL PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE GRILL IN THE REAR 1ST FL. FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND MUST BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT LIDS/COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS/COVERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT ARE BROKEN/DAMAGED, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

Oct 4, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT ARE BROKEN/DAMAGED, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

Jul 22, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 15, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2300387 ON 6-27-19; 25 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Jun 27, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN (BEEF 160.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AREAS. 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, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE 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 PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 17, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPOnDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK AT WAIT/SERVING STATION NEAR REAR BY TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR AND HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS, REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 15, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPOnDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK AT WAIT/SERVING STATION NEAR REAR BY TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C.
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A) - CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT OR TOUCH. NOTED SOILED CUTTING BOARD ON SOILED FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR AND HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS, REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/7/18: 4-301.12(A) BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT RELEASING WATER AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Aug 7, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPODING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BLOCKED WITH BROOM AND EMPTY PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER HOLDER IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE SINK EMPTY, CLEAR, AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWISHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION 7-38-030C. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRUORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. 7-38-030C
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK AT WAIT/SERVING STATION NEAR REAR BY TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT AND IN STAIRWELL. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030A. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PRODUCE BEING STORED IN PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS, REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT RELEASING WATER AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 27, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Oct 16, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#197596 DATE#11/21/16. VIOLATION# 32 CUTTING BOARDS AT 1ST. FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. DISCOLORED OR DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP, AND BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORING SANITIZER.

Nov 21, 2016 Consultation · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED OR DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ICE MACHINE. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 18, 2016 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND PORK MEAT CONE ON DISPLAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 71.1 DEGREES. MEAT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 15 POUNDS $200.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED OR DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ICE MACHINE. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 13, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED OR DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ICE MACHINE. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 5, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN PREP COOLER AT MAIN PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 57.9 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. UNIT IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE: 30 PIUNDS RAW STEAK 56.8 DEGREES, 10 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN 56.4 DEGREES, 10 POUNDS RAW STEAK SANDWICH MEAT 58.2 DEGREES. ALL MEATS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 50 POUNDS, $200.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AT BASEMENT HANDSINK WHERE ALL FOOD PREPARATION OCCURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER OBTAINED SOAP IMMEDIATELY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. IE...STEAK, CHICKEN, PORK ETC... NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LIGHT SHIELD NEED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Feb 26, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Feb 18, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE BUILD UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE INTERIOR OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS ON SITE TO PROPERLY MEASURE SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 7, 2015 REPT# 1516237 INSP#372. #38 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA WITHOUT A EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL FOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 7, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SITTING OUT ON A SHELF FOR 2 HRS, 7LBS RAW CHICKEN 51.8*F, AND COOKED CHICKEN 3LBS 63.3*F PRODUCT WAS DENATURED/DISPOSED OF BY WORKER 10 LBS CHICKEN VALUE $80.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1515342 DATED 12/22/2014, CORRECT BY DATE 3/22/2015.# 32 NEED TO PROVIDE A DIVIDER BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE WAITRESS STATION LOCATED IN THE NEW DINING ROOM AREA. PREMISES PLACED PLASTIC TRAY AS A TEMPORARY AT THIS TIME TO KEEP HAND WASHING WATER FROM SPLASHING ON TO THE SOUP CONTAINER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND DRY MOP.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING GOING INTO THE BASEMENT PREP/COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA WITHOUT A EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSEERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Dec 22, 2014 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO PROVIED A DIVIDER BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE WAITRESS STATION LOCATED IN THE NEW DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED DIVIDER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO SOME FILTERS ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE THE MISSING FILTERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN BASEMENT STOREROOM HAS DUST AND DIRT ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR.

Nov 17, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO PROVIED A DIVIDER BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE WAITRESS STATION LOCATED IN THE NEW DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED DIVIDER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO SOME FILTERS ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE THE MISSING FILTERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STOREROOM HAS DUST AND DIRT ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR.

Feb 5, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM, LOCATION BASEMENT STORE ROOM.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEED A DIVIDER BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE WAITRESS STATION LOCATED IN THE NEW DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED DIVIDER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.ALSO SOME FILTERS ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE THE MISSING FILTERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN.

Apr 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING. REMOVE SAME.

Feb 17, 2012 Complaint · 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD 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. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MAY ENTER THE PREP AREAS.

Feb 28, 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE 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. COOK TOP AT 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN 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. LIGHT SHEILDS NEED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR. 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. ALL WASTE LINES MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Oct 8, 2010 Complaint · 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. THE LEGS AND SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLES ARE STARTING TO RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
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. THE HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE KNIFE RACK AND SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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 FURNACE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

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