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Taco Urbano

1221-1223 S Wabash AVE, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County

94cited violations
6serious tier
29inspections
30tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2043262
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025230
2024251
2023290
2022130
2021140
2020120
2019282
20186240
20172111
2016110
2014260
2013280
2012252
2011150
2010100

Inspections

  1. May 21, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Dec 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEANS, BEEFETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  3. Jan 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Feb 22, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE GAS STATION WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Feb 21, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND GRAB AND GO COOLER LOCATED ON SALES FLOOR LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN INTO FOOD PREP AREA WHEN HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR AN EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME. INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER USE SAID HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ALSO NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT IF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE GAS STATION WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  6. Aug 1, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, AND ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT TURNING ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. HOT WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK REACHED 115F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  7. Jul 25, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, BEANS) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE, MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED A NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE DATED 4/4/23 AND HAS NOT OBTAINED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL AND LARGE 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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, AND ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT TURNING ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. HOT WATER AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK REACHED 115F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  8. Jul 19, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNIT AND ON SHELVING IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN BASE COVING ON WALL NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BROKEN BASE COVING

  9. Mar 11, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AROUND THE VENTS ON THE CEILING. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE BY THE FLOOR DRAINS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED COVING NEEDS TO BE REPLACE IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  10. Nov 20, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GRILL. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED UNDER COOKED (BURGER). MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE REMINDER AND FOOT NOTE FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AN A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S & MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  12. Sep 27, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF SANDWICHES, CUT MELON, AND HUMMUS) LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR ( ACROSS FROM COFFEE STATION) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58 F - 51F. ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $160, 10 LB . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED UNDER COOKED (BURGER). MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE REMINDER AND FOOT NOTE FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      FOUND SELF SERVICE COOLER LOCATED IN SELF SERVICE COFFEE AREA AT 63 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE. COOLER TAGGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL COOLER MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AN A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND NO VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S & MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  13. Oct 24, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  14. Jul 31, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · 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 SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER LOCATED ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED BY THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  15. Jul 24, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER LOCATED ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND 2 DOOR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON WALL IN THE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE DRINK AREA AND 2 LARGE FLIES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED BY THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS AND CEILING LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  16. May 31, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, BACON) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLERS WITH PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SLOT LOCATED AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED SODA DEBRIS ON THE SODA NOZZLES LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVED LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Jan 18, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, GRILL TOP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND CONDENSERS OF PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Jan 11, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A TIGHT FITTING LID FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PICK UP OR ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, GRILL TOP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND CONDENSERS OF PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Mar 3, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO POST THE ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES AND HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. FOUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND REGISTER WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  20. Feb 23, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PUTTING ON GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS. ONE EMPLOYEE LEFT THE PREP AREA, TOUCHED THE BROOM AND DUST PAN THEN PUT ON GLOVES (WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS) AND WAS ABOUT TO START PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH MULTI-TASKING, CLEANING, HANDLING MONEY, PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. FOUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND REGISTER WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  21. Jul 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MOTOR OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD AND BEVERAGES.

  22. Nov 13, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  23. Nov 4, 2014 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

      FOUND FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. GARBAGE ON GROUND, LIDS OPENED DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF GARBAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AT NOZZLES AND ALL AROUND NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES,

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION NEEDED IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  24. Dec 2, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS DIFFICULT TO FLUSH-HANDLE IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  25. Nov 25, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER CONTAINERS (2) ARE FILLED COMPLETELY TO THE TOP, FORCING THE LIDS UP-UNABLE TO CLOSE THEM. NUMEROUS POP CRATES, GARBAGE/DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET MORE CONTAINERS OR INCREASE AMOUNT OF PICK UPS TO HANDLE THE VOLUME OF GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM MAY 1, 2012 NOT POSTED, VISIBLE TO VIEWING CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS DIFFICULT TO FLUSH-HANDLE IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  26. May 1, 2012 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND WALK IN FREEZER TURNED OFF WITH FOOD INSIDE OF IT. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 68.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND 20 POUNDS OF BEEF HOT DOGS AT 52.3F, 15POUNDS SAUSAGE EGG BISCUIT AT 51.5F, 15POUNDS CHICKEN BACON SANDWICHES AT 54.9F, AND 4 POUNDS PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 53.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 54 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. MONETARY VALUE $100.00.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.

  27. Jan 27, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLUTTER/PERSOMAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(GLOVES,SCARFS,ETC.)

  28. Oct 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE ALL UNUSED REACH IN PREP COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER CAPUCCINO MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MENS WASHROOM WALL ELECTRICAL COVER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER/SEAL GAP IN WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • 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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE GRAB AND GO COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

  29. Sep 15, 2010 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.