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Irazu

1865 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

98cited violations
6serious tier
24inspections
22tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
22758
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2023250
2022281
2021260
20191120
2018250
20172111
2016261
20152141
2014120
2013140
20125172
2011150
2010130

Inspections

  1. Oct 17, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  2. Oct 10, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND PRIVATE DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      REPAINT THE RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1 DOOR COCA-COLA COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, 2 DOOR FREEZER AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  3. Oct 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE PRIVATE DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  4. Oct 13, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND LINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 58.3F AND CHEESE AT 47.8F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASH AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE PRIVATE DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  5. Aug 12, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Aug 5, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) THERMOMETER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLIES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, INSIDE COOLERS DOOR HINDGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

  7. Oct 23, 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 AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF SPRITE STORED IN PREP COOLER USED FOR RETAIL FOOD SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SEASONINGS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES, OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, SEAL AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  8. Apr 17, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE GREASE TRAP AT THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BUBBLING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND EXCESS DEBRIS ON WALL BY DISHWASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  9. Mar 27, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      Observed food stored incorrectly; observed raw beef and chicken being stored above lettuce and french fries in the refrigeration units. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Operator voluntarily corrected violation during inspection. serious violation:7-38-005a

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE GREASE TRAP AT THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BUBBLING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND EXCESS DEBRIS ON WALL BY DISHWASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  10. Sep 29, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WAL-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD -UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/TEMPERED WATER WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Sep 22, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPEARTURE INSIDE 2-DOOR SMALL COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 57.8F AND RAW BEEF AT 60.1F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 12LBS OF FOOD WORT $75.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(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

      EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING ON WALLS, CEILING AND CARDBOARD BOXES ON REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WAL-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD -UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/TEMPERED WATER WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  12. May 13, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Apr 6, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING AND SERVING SANDWICHES WITH NO GLOVES OR USE OF UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE GROUND DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND ON WALL BEHIND CONTAINER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN/LOOSE HANDLE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET THAT CAN NOT DISPENSE HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Aug 12, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OBSERVED A BUCKET OF COOKED PINTO BEANS 56.6F AND BUCKET OF COOKED BEEF AT 49.7F. INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN 49.7F, COOKED RICE 51.1F, RAW BEEF AT 51.3F ALSO OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 91.4F AT ROOM TEMPERATURES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 98LBS VALUE OF $200.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR SHELF OF FREEZER, CLEAN TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA REMOVED GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  15. Jun 15, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD PREPARATION COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.REMOVED DIRT BUIL-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  16. Jul 28, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STOCK ROOM DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

  17. Oct 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINES NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AERA. MUST LABEL THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SHELF OF FREEZER, CLEAN TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.

  18. Oct 17, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING, CUTTING BOARDS ON ORDER

  19. Oct 10, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WATER COMING OVER INTO OTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN DRAINING, SINK NEEDS WELDED OR REPLACE, UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON SITE, AND PROPERLY WORKING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE MOLDY LOOKING SUBSTANCE FROM WALL AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPLACE WITH NEW SEALANT

  20. Jul 19, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  21. Jun 25, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING

  22. Jun 18, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP. READING 50'F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED COOKED, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, READING BETWEEN 48'F-50'F, 10LBS OF COOKED PORK, 2LBS OF COOKED BEEF, 6LBS OF COOKED POTATOES, 4LBS OF COOKED BLACK BEANS, 6LBS OF PREPARED MUSHROOM, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURE, AT A COST OF ABOUT #300.00, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST CLEAN GARBAGE AND GREASE CONTAINERS, MUST ALSO KEEP GROUND AREA CLEAN, FREE FROM DIRT AND GREASE BUILT-UP, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCTS STORED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIDS TO CUP DISPENSERS IN PREP KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SHELF OF FREEZER, CLEAN TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND LOG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS

  23. Mar 21, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCTS STORED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

    • 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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN DISHROOM AREAS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

    • 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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

  24. Aug 11, 2010 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. REPAIR RUSTING SHELF BOTTOM UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,AND CUTTING BOARD ON PREP CHEF COOLER IN BAD CONDITION. MUST REPLACE CHIPPED AND OR CRACKED FIBER GLASS FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • 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. CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR,AND FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH FOOD CRUMBS.

    • 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. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR BY PREP TABLE IN 3 COMP.SINK ROOM.

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.