El Michoacanito
4311-4315 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60618 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2385718
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, RICE ETC)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE BE COVERED IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TRASH BIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE REAR SIDE STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR BOILER ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR SIDE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN FREEZER 2 DOOR IN THE KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. MUST REMOVE LITTER ON GROUND.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN AND ABOVE DINING AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR ADJACENT STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN REAR ADJACENT ROOM
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 8, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15--OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Severity not stated
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May 31, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, WASHROOMS).
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL IN CORNER STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN/MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS AND PREP COOLER,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED UNISEX WASHROOM NOT SELF-CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MENTIONED WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 9, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED OYSTERS AND CLAMS ON MENU BUT NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS KEPT ON SITE. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER LAST ITEM FROM BATCH HAS BEEN SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS CEVICHE WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLAIMER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE TO ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME, AND DIRT INSIDE MICROWAVE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 29, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 11, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 3, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, VERIFIED AND AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED ANIMAL ORIGIN RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF A COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE BAGS OF FRESH VEGETABLES SUCH AS RADISHES AND CARROTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS AND PREPARED, FRESH VEGETABLES. ALL VEGETABLES DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED AT 4:00 PM, APPROXIMATLY 20 LBS COOKED RICE HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.6F IN TWO LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS INSIDE A TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MANAGER STATES THE RICE WAS PREPARED IT THE MORNING. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING OF HOT PREPARED FOODS. RICE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. FOODS NOTED WITH NO DATES OR PREP DATES ONLY. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, PREPARED MEATS AND SOUP.ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT A VALUE OF $100.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A TORN MISSING RODENT PROOF STRIP AT THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. NOTED AN OPEN 1/4 IN GAP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE DOOR.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED POROUS STONE PESTLE AND MORTAR BEING USED FOR MAKING SALSA. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT USE POROUS STONE THAT IS UNABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PLASTIC THERMAL COOLER USED TO ICE/COOL PREPARED FOODS, ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 2-21-19 #2268341 NOT CORRECTED.#55-: FLOOR CLUTTERED AT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND UNUSED BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE AND ALL NECESSARY ITEMS ASA OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH DATE MADE AND SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR CLUTTERED AT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND UNUSED BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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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 ON PREMISES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS, PREP AREA SHELVES ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN SHELVES.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 16, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON DINING ROOM TABLE (BY T.V. SET) ALSO OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS, PREP AREA SHELVES ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN SHELVES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE ADJACENT ROOM TO REMOVE THE URINE SMELL.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR THE MOP SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 23, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS FOR LARGE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS FOR STORING OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET FOR THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE: COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENTS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES,MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES, ICE MACHINE, AND DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 10, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Fail.
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.