La Guerrerense

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	2	12	2
2023	2	4	0
2020	2	16	1
2017	2	8	0
2016	1	3	0
2015	3	6	0
2014	3	22	2
2013	3	2	0
2011	2	13	1
2010	3	0	0

Oct 10, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

2-401.11// NOTED OPEN PERSONAL DRINKS IN VARIOUS RETAIL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE DESIGNATED COOLER FOR STAFF FOOD & BEVERAGES
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NOTED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Oct 2, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

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 - VARIOUS CHEESES AND PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN DAIRY. 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.
Severity not stated
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED OPEN PERSONAL DRINKS IN VARIOUS RETAIL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE DESIGNATED COOLER FOR STAFF FOOD & BEVERAGES.
Serious Priority Corrected on site
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF QUESO FRESCO CHEESE, 3 LBS OF JUMILES FOR SALE IN THE FACILITY FROM AN UNKNOWN UNAPPROVED SOURCE IN FRONT OF THE DISPLAY COOLER. BAG OF CHEESE WITHOUT A BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS OF AN APPROVED FACILITY. MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN INVOICE FOR THE QUESO FRESCO DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS TO PURCHASE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE AND APPROVED FACILITY. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 - COS.
Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED BULK SOUR CREAM AND QUESO CHEESE STORED IN A PUBLIC GRAB AND GO REFRIGERATOR. BULK ITEMS ARE PACKAGED ON SITE AND ARE SOLD BY WEIGHT. ALSO NOTED WHEELS OF DRY CHEESE STORED ON COUNTERTOP/CUTTING BOARD AND ON CARDBOARD SURFACE UNDER STORAGE RACK. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. CONDEMNED ALL CHEESE STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE - INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE NOT TO STORE FOOD IN PUBLIC COOLERS TO PREVENT IMPROPER HANDLING/ TAMPERING AND TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION STATING THAT DRY CHEESE IS SHELF STABLE. SOUR CREAM AND QUESO FRESCO CHEESE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED, AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED"
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES AT REGISTER MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BAGGED DRY INGREDIENTS FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS IDENTIFYING CONTENTS.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP ABOVE PREP TABLE WHERE CHEESE IS CUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. TRAPS SHOULD NOT BE LOCATED ON OR ABOVE PREP TABLES.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

May 16, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

May 9, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 20, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED SLICED CHEESES IN DISPLAY COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR WITHOUT DISCARD DATES. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE DISPLAY CASES. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND STORAGE AREA TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE BIKES STORED ON SALES FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

Aug 10, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHEESE BEING SLICED) ARE BEING PREPPED. OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED. MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED TAMALES AND FROZEN POP-SICKLES IN FREEZER WITH OUT LABEL. PIC UNABLE TO PROVIDE INVOICE FOR SOURCE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE OBTAINED FROM AN APPROVED, COMMERCIAL SOURCE THAT MUST COMPLY WITH LAW. OPERATOR DISCARDED 30LBS OF FROZEN ITEMS. ESTIMATED VALUE OF $70. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED SLICED CHEESES IN DISPLAY COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR WITHOUT DISCARD DATES. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE DISPLAY CASES. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELS ON FOODS PACKAGED ON SITE (NUTS, CHEESES, PEPPERS, ETC.) ON THE SALES FLOOR AND INSIDE COOLERS. FOOD PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS SPECIFIED BY LAW. LABELS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD; A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; AN ACCURATE NET QUANTITY; AND THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER, A DISCARD OR SELL BY DATE, NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS AFTER PREPARATION DATE; AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS OF SALES FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND STORAGE AREA TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE BIKES STORED ON SALES FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

Dec 29, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

Dec 18, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 1933023, DATE 6/17/16, NOT CORRECTED. 30 OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING FOR CANDY, NUTS,ETC. 33 OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 34 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR IN FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS BY REINSPECTION DATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER, SEEDS, BEANS, ETC. STORAGE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MEXICAN PARMESAN CHEESE STORED DIRECTLY ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS, IN REAR 3 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE CHEESE ON BARRIERS, SUCH AS FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR SHEET TRAYS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SNACK FOODS, CHIPS AND POP CORN STORED ON STAINED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHOWROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WHILE IN STORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WIRE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING UNIT IN TRUE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR SHOWROOM, ALONG WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN SECONDARY DRY STORAGE ROOM, ADJACENT TO MAIN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE, ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR IN REAR, ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET, LOCATED IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BULK INVENTORY; SMALL APPLES AND SEEDS, STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING FOR CANDY, NUTS,ETC.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR IN FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Sep 3, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

Aug 27, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-20-15 INSPECTION # 1464760. VIOLATION 36. FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE 3 REACH IN COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND CHEESE INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

SEE VIOLATION 29.

Feb 20, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. HANDLES CHEESE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE 3 REACH IN COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM.

Aug 8, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

Aug 1, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Critical
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION: MORE THAN 100 RODDENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN REAR PREP AREA ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN, UNDER AND BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR, ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS AND ON SHELVING UNITS. ALSO A POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE AREA MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT ARTICLES.ALSO OPEN BAIT UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS . ALSO BASEMENT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & OPEN BAIT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY. RODENT PROOF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/1/14.(CRITICAL 7-38-020).
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BAGGED FOODS AND OTHER PRODUCTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY STORE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS. MUST STORE KNIFES PROPERLY. MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR, REAR FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVES, SERVICE COUNTER, CABINETS, FOOD PRODUCT CONTAINERS. CLEAN INTERIOR BASINS OF 3- COMP SINK AND MOP SINK, PREP TABLES, ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOORING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG, AROUND AND UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER ALONG SOUTHWEST WALL, SEAL OPENINGS IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS ON SALES FLOOR
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD, UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS AND IN BASEMENT. ALSO THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE AREAS.(CHAIRS,COOLERS,CRATES,TIRES,ETC,BOXES,CASH REGISTERS,PERSONAL ITEMS). STORE NECESSARY ITEMS ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR AND ORGANIZED TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Jul 28, 2014 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Critical
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION: MORE THAN 200 RODDENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN REAR PREP AREA ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN, UNDER AND BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR, UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR. IN LOWER CABINET, IN TOILET ROOM ALONG WALL BASES AND IN OPENINGS IN WALL BEHIND TOILET, IN BOTH POP STORAGE CLOSETS UNDER ALL CRATES AND ON TOP OF SODA. ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. ALSO 2 DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARD BEHIND FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE DISPLAY SHELF. OPENING IN WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR, IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN BETWEEN WASHER AND DRYER. ALSO A POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE AREA NOT ABLE TO VIEW OTHER ROOMS IN BASEMENT DUE TO MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON FLOOR (POOL EQUIPMENT,BOXES,REGISTERS).ALSO FRONT, REAR AND BASEMENT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. SIGHTED MORE THAN 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND INSIDE GARBAGE CAN,ON CEILINGS,OVERHEAD SHELVES, PRODUCE BOXES. INDIAN MEAL MOTHS IN CHILE CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY. RODENT PROOF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. SIGHTED LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND CRAWLING ON WHEELS OF CHEESE ON LOWER SHELF SITTING ON CARDBOARD. TAMALES STORED INSIDE OF COOLER ON SHELVING UNIT UNPROTECTED. ALSO NUMEROUS PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF AND INSIDE OF OPEN BAGS OF FOOD IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS(BLANKETS,TOYS,HATS,CLOTHING). MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA, PROTECT ALL FOOD. FOOD MUST BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A). CHEESES DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 72# VALUE: $414.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHEESES) ARE BEING SHREDDED AND REPACKAGED. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012A).
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY STORE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS. MUST STORE KNIFES PROPERLY. MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR, REAR FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVES, SERVICE COUNTER, CABINETS, FOOD PRODUCT CONTAINERS. CLEAN INTERIOR BASINS OF 3- COMP SINK AND MOP SINK, PREP TABLES, ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOORING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG, AROUND AND UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER ALONG SOUTHWEST WALL, SEAL OPENINGS IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND TOILET AND MOPSINK IN TOILET ROOM AND BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR OVER COOLERS,MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.MUST FINISH WALL IN TOILETROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT AND SALES FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TAMALE COOLER.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD, UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS AND IN BASEMENT. ALSO THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE AREAS.(CHAIRS,COOLERS,CRATES,TIRES,ETC,BOXES,CASH REGISTERS,PERSONAL ITEMS). STORE NECESSARY ITEMS ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR AND ORGANIZED TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Aug 6, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

Jun 4, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

May 24, 2013 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

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

PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT UP TO DATE WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., AND BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSED, DATED 08/24/2011, VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 30 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING (NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE#, INGREDIENTS ETC) ON PRE-PACKAGED CHEESE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER AND FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. 35 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND STAIN OR REPAINT 38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 41 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY EXIT DOOR AND IN BASEMENT.--------MUST REMOVE TALL WEEDS IN REAR OUTSIDE BY GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Aug 24, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (REPACKING AND GRINDING CHEESE) ARE BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING (NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE#, INGREDIENTS ETC) ON PRE-PACKAGED CHEESE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER AND FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND STAIN OR REPAINT
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY EXIT DOOR AND IN BASEMENT.--------MUST REMOVE TALL WEEDS IN REAR OUTSIDE BY GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Aug 17, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND (CINCHO) CHEESE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED CHEESE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 71.4F. CHEESE LABEL STATES MUST BE KEPT REFRIGERATED. THE SAID CHEESE MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $700.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 135 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING (NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE#, INGREDIENTS ETC) ON PRE-PACKAGED CHEESE ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER AND FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND STAIN OR REPAINT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY EXIT DOOR AND IN BASEMENT.--------MUST REMOVE TALL WEEDS IN REAR OUTSIDE BY GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Dec 1, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

Jul 13, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

Feb 5, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

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