APR 23
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ADOBO GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
215 W NORTH AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 23, 2025 · passed
8 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE GASKET OF THE TWO DOOR LOW REACH IN AT THE SALAD STATION WEARING AT THE CORNER AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SMALL DEBRIS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS BEHIND AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT.
MAY 72024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND NO DISCLOSURE STATING THAT SAID ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ON MENU. CORRECTED ON SITE MENU CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION ASTERISK ADDED TO ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND DISCLOSURE STATING THAT SAID ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT SIDE BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF HOSE LEADING FROM SOAP DISPENSER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HOSE LEADING FROM SOAP DISPENSER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SODA NOZZLE HOLDER AT BAR WITH A PINK GEL LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE INSTUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM EASTSIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EASTSIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WHITE TAPE AROUND FAUCET OF BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHITE TAPE FROM FAUCET OF BAR HANDWASHING SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULK ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON INSIDE OF LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISCOLORED CAULK AND RECAULK ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON INSIDE OF LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN.
APR 212023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: EXTERIOR BACK ENTRANCE DOOR HAS LESS THAN A HALF INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED AND NOT VALID. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION THAT IS ANSI ACCREDITED.
APR 142023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDSINK IN MAIN KITCHEN IS NOT MANTAINED. HOT WATER BEING SHUT OFF AT THE VALVE DUE TO FAUCET BEING STRIPPED. ALSO, THE FAUCET IS LEAKING AT WATER CONNECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR LEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EXTERIOR BACK ENTRANCE DOOR HAS LESS THAN A HALF INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MILK CRATES USED AS FOOD AND UTENSIL STORAGE CONTAINERS NEAR BAR AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED AND NOT VALID. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION THAT IS ANSI ACCREDITED.
APR 112022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 11
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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AUG 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU HAS AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
THE VENT LOCATED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS MISSING A SCREEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SCREEN TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO DATA PLATE ON THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTUER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE’S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
MAR 102020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR INADEQUATELY SANITIZING (CHLORINE) AT 10 PARTS PER MILLION (PPM)AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CHEMICAL SANITIZERS THAT ARE USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SALMON, CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 232018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GLASS LID TO SALAD PREP TOP COOLER WITH LARGE CRACKS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LID TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MAIN BAR WITHOUT AVAILABLE DUMP/RINSE SINK. ONLY A HAND SINK AND DISH MACHINE ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK (WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE) TO HANDLE DUMPING AND RINSING ACTIVITIES.
APR 112017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND CONTAINERS HOLDING COOKED PREPARED FOODS NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOR NOT WELL MAINTAINED. MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.
DEC 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 29
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR GUACAMOLE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.
JUN 92016FAILED5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2016
FAILED
5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED DISHMACHINE AT THE WEST BAR NOT CONNECTED AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT CONNECTED AND SANITIZING PROPERLY AS REQUIRED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE KITCHEN AND WEST BAR NOT CONNECTED/MISSING PLUMBING PARTS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 2 DOORS TO THE PREMISES NOT PROTECTED/RODENT-PROOFED,THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE SIDE DOOR FOR THE FRONT EAST BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO,NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NEEDS GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GROUTING FOR FLOORS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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