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Taco Maya

3053 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County

69cited violations
6serious tier
9inspections
42tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2863048
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20261131
20255372
2024140
2023110
20221143

Inspections

  1. Jul 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF, SHRIMP) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP/DISH AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (TOFU CHILI, CHICKEN AND VARIETY OF SAUCES) WAS DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD. HOWEVER, IT HAS EXCEEDED THE DISCARD. DATE EXCEEDING THE DATED TAG ON SAID PRODUCT OF CHICKEN 7/11/26 AND TOFU CHILI 6/22/26. PIC DISCARDED SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (VARIETY OF TAMLES AND SLICE CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITHABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FACILITY FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH, AND UNDER SELF SERVE SODA AREA ENCRUSTED IN A BLACK MOLD LIKE SLIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT# 2623033 DATED8/28/25 POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

  2. Aug 28, 2025 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH OUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTANERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ARE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

  3. Aug 20, 2025 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS COOKED RICE, PORK CARNITAS TACOS, CHORIZO TACOS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. WHILE EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, GREEN SAUCES, GUACAMOLE, PICO DE GALLO, COLESLAW, NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED. WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDRCOOKED A POTENTIALLY HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. RAW STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH OUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTANERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ARE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE TINTFOIL AS A LINER INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRUSH ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTED. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ON WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2617392 ON 05/13/25. #55. OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND IN MOP BUCKETS NEAR THE MOP SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS APPROPRIATELY TO ALLOW TO AIR DRY IN BETWEEN USE. #55. OBSERVED THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE NOT FUNCTIONAL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER/HOLDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  4. May 13, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED BINS/BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MANAGER ELEVATED ALL ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE STANDING FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELVES FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE NOT FUNCTIONAL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER/HOLDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND IN MOP BUCKETS NEAR THE MOP SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS APPROPRIATELY TO ALLOW TO AIR DRY IN BETWEEN USE.

  5. Feb 10, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14//OBSERVED ORANGE WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO DELI COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12//WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATERLINE CONNECTED TO LOBBY DRINK DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11//NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON MALE AND FEMALE GUEST/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  6. Feb 3, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

      OBSERVED PORK BELLY IN WALK IN COOLER WITH WHITE AND BLUE MOLD. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS VALUED AT $20. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF SET UP/IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOLUTION MEASURED AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS VERIFIFY SANITIZING SOLUTION AND CORRECT PPM IS DISPENSED WHEN SETTING UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY EMPTIED COMPARTMENT, REFILLED BASIN AND FOUND THAT THE SANITIZING SOLUTION IS NOT BEING DISPENSED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY ADD THE SANITIZER TO THE CORRECT PPM OR USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING UNTIL DISPENSER AT SINK IS SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BLACK AND PINTO BEANS, PICO DE GALLO, SLICED LIMES, PANEER CHEESE TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. ALSO NOTED PAR COOKED GROUND BEEF, STEAK, CHICKEN TINGA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 70 LBS VALUED AT $270 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED ORANGE WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO DELI COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATERLINE CONNECTED TO LOBBY DRINK DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON MALE AND FEMALE GUEST/EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2589324 CONDUCTED ON 2/07/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. (58) NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Feb 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS(RICE, BEANS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  8. Jan 19, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      SPLASH GUARD IS REQUIRED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK ON BOTH SITE OF THE SINK BETWEEN SAID SINK AND PREP COUNTER TOP

  9. Dec 27, 2022 License · 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 AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 94.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS REACH 100 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA OF THE FACILITY PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN DISREPAIR AND NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE DISHES (DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED NO SANITIZER OR CLEANING AGENTS ON SITE FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEANING AGENTS AND SANITIZERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZER DISHWARE AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN AND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT/ COUNTER SERVICE AREA IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/ SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THERE IS NO TOILET TISSUE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM.

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.