RecordWell Data

La Luna

1726 S RACINE AVE, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

73cited violations
5serious tier
11inspections
45tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2601590
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026180
2025270
2024170
20233141
20222264
2020150
2019160

Inspections

  1. Aug 13, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      ALL BUSTUBS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR DRAINAGE HOLES TO ELIMINATE POOLING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN AND DISCOLORED BOARDS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      1ST FLOOR HANDSINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR TO STOP LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF COVING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL GROUTING, AND IN SOME AREAS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      VENTILATION NEEDED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO ELIMINATE ALL STAGNETE AIR. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN

  2. Jan 30, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNFINISHED WALL AND EXPOSED DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE FINISHED SURFACE.

  3. Jan 23, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND PIPES IN THE BASEMENT AREA BY THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED ABOUT 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE DRINK LINES AND WALL UNDER THE BAR AREA, ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.12 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER AND A CLEAN KITCHENWARE RACK BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A SEWER PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWER PIPES OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION AROUND THE SEWER PIPE TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER REMOVED THE RACK AND THE PREP COOLER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED A LARGE BIN OF TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED ON THE BAR AREA COUNTER, THAT IS LOCATED LESS THAN 3 FEET FROM A CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES FOR ANY FOODS STORED ON THE BAR COUNTER. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PLASTIC WRAP AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNFINISHED WALL AND EXPOSED DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY CLEANABLE FINISHED SURFACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2590139 DATED 2/27/24; 51 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED BY THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING AND UNABLE TO SHUT OFF PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 2/27/24 NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

  4. Feb 27, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED ALL ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED A WINDOW OPENED, LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA/FOOD PREP AREA, WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF LIVE PESTS AND - OR LIVE INSECTS. OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AROUND THE DOOR TOP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WINDOW CLOSED OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION SUCH AS A SCREEN AND MAKE THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND PEST PROOFED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-502.13 OBSERVED SOME PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED BY THE BAR COUNTER/CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT (MARGARITA MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED BY THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING AND UNABLE TO SHUT OFF PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 OBSERVED NO COVING ON THE WALL IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, SUCH AS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE WALLS UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WALL COVING.

  5. Sep 28, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Sep 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13 (B:3)FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2582023 CONDUCTED ON 9/20/23. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 6-501.111 FOUND APPROX. 80 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND BEHIND DRY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT, IN AREA WHERE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY.FOUND APPROX 20 SMALL FLIES ON SITE THROUGHOUT FACILITY, MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Sep 20, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND SANITIZER AT HAND WASHING SINK. FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, BEHIND WHITE PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, CHORIZO AND BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F - 49F LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS APPROX 10LBS AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND RAW TUNA AND STEAKON MENU. OBSERVED DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK AND REMINDER, FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATING THAT "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND APPROX. 80 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND BEHIND DRY STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT, IN AREA WHERE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY.FOUND APPROX 20 SMALL FLIES ON SITE THROUGHOUT FACILITY, MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER IN BASEMENT FILLED WITH BUILD UP AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND CEILING PAINT PEELING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION..

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND LIGHT SHIELD UNDER HOOD MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2566194 CONDUCTED ON 10/28/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Nov 4, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.17 OBSERVED A WOOD WALL IN THE DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  9. Oct 28, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-102.14 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-102.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

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

      3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER SHREDDING READY TO EAT CABBAGE AND TOUCHING THE READY TO EAT FOOD WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND NEVER ALLOW FOOD HANDLERS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS, FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES OR TONGS TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12(A) OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM ONLY MAINTAINING AN INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMEPERATURE OF 75F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-205.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS BLOCKED WITH CONTAINERS INSIDE OF THE BASIN AND A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BOTH AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER BLOCKED HAND WASHING SINK, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE 4 HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, BASEMENT TOILET ROOM AND AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-303.11(B) OBSERVED THE LOW TEMEPRATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER REMOVED THE EMPTY SANITIZER CONTAINER AND REPLACED THE CONTAINER WITH A NEW SANITIZING CONTAINER. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 100PPM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED MULTIPLE TCS FOODS AT INADEQAUTE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 75F-81F, ABOUT 20 LBS OF COOKED BEEF RANGING FROM 114F-121F, ABOUT 6 LBS OF CHICKEN FLAUTAS RANGING FROM 71F-85F AND ABOUT 8 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 52.5F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS 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 CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (SUNNY SIDE EGGS AND AGUACHILES CEVICHE). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      3-501.13 OBSERVED MUSSELS BEING THAWED IN STAGNET WATER AND ICE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND PIPES BY THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED SEWER PIPE IN THE DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE SEWER PIPE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED UNCOVERED CONSUMABLE WATER CONTAINER AND A TORTILLA CHIP CONTAINER, BOTH WITHOUT LIDS, BEING STORED AT THE BAR/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE WATER AND TORTILLA CHIP CONTAINERS TO PREVENT ANY CHANCE OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF ICE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.17 OBSERVED A WOOD WALL IN THE DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  10. Feb 21, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      3-402.11 OBSERVED NO RECORDS FROM RAW FISH SUPPLIER ON SITE FOR THE RAW FISH CEVICHE THAT IS ON THE MENU AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE RECORDS FOR RAW FISH AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (CEVICHE, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE TO THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  11. Jan 3, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEANUP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED NO COVING BEHIND THE BASEMENT BAR AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO SEAL WALL NEXT TO BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.