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Flaco's Tacos, LLC

725 S DEARBORN ST, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County

93cited violations
12serious tier
27inspections
28tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1903215
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025121
2024294
20232120
2022262
2021130
2020161
2019141
2018380
20172101
2016262
2015140
2014230
2013260
2012130
2011270
2010120

Inspections

  1. Mar 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BOTH FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Jul 14, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING 0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.TAGGED DISHMACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

  3. Feb 6, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Jan 30, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY 2 CASES OF CILANTRO. HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 74.7 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION PER MANUFACTURES' INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER AND HANDLE BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPER AND TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 50 F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND ALL SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ALSO NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ON ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Oct 3, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR THE CIP EQUIPMENT (MARGARITA MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  6. Sep 25, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11 OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT 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

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.13 OBSERVED AN INSECT CONTROL LIGHT MOUNTED ON THE WALL AND EMPTY CONTAINERS BEING STORED UNDERNEATH THE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTAINERS AND DO NOT STORE ANYTHING UNDER THE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR THE CIP EQUIPMENT (MARGARITA MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  7. Aug 31, 2022 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF ARRIVAL HAS EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

  8. Jun 29, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED STEAK IN 2 DOOR COOLER HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49-57 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 140 POUNDS OF STEAK AND 11 POUNDS OF BARBACOA ($630). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED A POT OF FOOD BEING MIXED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE POT TO COUNTERTOP FOR MIXING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF ARRIVAL HAS EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

  9. May 24, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  10. Jan 31, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES EXPIRED ON 8/2019 INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ANOTHER CLEAN UP KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITZER READING AT LOW TEMP DISH WASHER; MUST CORRECT. CHEMICAL SANITIZER MUST READ AT 100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, FRYER AND STOVE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND DISHWASHER. SOME CEILING VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN KITCEN; CLEAN VENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; SEAL HOLE UNDERNEATH SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  11. Jun 13, 2019 Canvass · 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 THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, RICE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN SECOND FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION ; 25 LBS OF COOKED PORK STORED IN 6 INCH DEEP PAN AT A TEMPERATURE OF 92 F, 90 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT A TEMPERATURE OF 100F STORED IN 6 INCH DEEP PANS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $125. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( PICO DE GALLO , COOKED CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  12. Apr 26, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Mar 15, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE 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 A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED MINOR DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Mar 8, 2018 Complaint · 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 GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE 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 A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED MINOR DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Apr 6, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  16. Mar 30, 2017 Complaint · 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 A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER STIRRING FOOD ON THE STOVE, PUTTING HER FINGERS IN HER MOUTH, TOUCHING HER CELL PHONE AND STILL COOKING. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS AND STARTED HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WASH THEIR HANDS WHEN TOUCHING THE BODY, HANDLING MONEY, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

    • 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 THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP NOTED. ALSO, FOUND 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE WALLS/CEILING BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR DOOR AND DESK. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOOF FRONT DOOR, ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY RACKS OBSERVED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND STAINLESS STEEL POTS TOO BIG TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR TO FIT IN THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A LARGER SINK OR DISH MACHINE OR REMOVE LARGE ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES.

  17. Oct 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature, found 20 lbs of cooked rice stored in a large deep container at 57.3f at center, rice stored in walk-in cooler a day before, instructed to cool down food properly and hold at 40f or lower. critical citation issued 7-38-005(A) food discarded valued at $150.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      food trays stored improperly, instructed to store inverted to prevent dust and debris contamination..

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ceiling vent with dust build-up in kitchen prep area, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      food handlers with beard not wearing beard restraint, instructed to wear.

  18. Mar 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE, MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      IMPROPER STORAGE OF DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  19. Jun 25, 2015 Canvass · 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

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, AND COOKED BEANS) ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES OVER THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND A BLOWN LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

  20. Dec 15, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  21. May 15, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR AROUND DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  22. Apr 4, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  23. Mar 28, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FOUND (43) LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED-1" GAP NOTED AT LEFT SIDE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING SMALL FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUCH DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO PROPERLY AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  24. Aug 17, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(BEANS,FLOUR,ETC.)

    • 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 STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(HELMETS, WASHCLOTHS,ETC.)

  25. Dec 8, 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER UNDER GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLER.

    • 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/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

    • 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 HOT SAUCE REACH IN COOLER(BY FRONT COUNTER). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

  26. May 17, 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. WALK IN COOLER AND PREP REACH IN COOLER(BY COOKLINE)RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

    • 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 ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND MARGARITA MACHINE AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATAIN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

    • 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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVER.

    • 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. 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, MENS WASHROOM FAUCET AND MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

  27. Nov 15, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found unnecessary clutter stored on shelvng units.(personal items,shoes etc.)

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.