Chicago
42
BEAT

Bellas Fuentez

1725 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
42/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
22
12 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-16
Pass Rate
55%
6 failures
Score
42/100
BEAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-03-16
Failed 6 inspections (2022, 2021, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 74 inspections
Other issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 74×
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Other critical 11×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
2026-03-16 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

open cups for employees drinks placed above prep table, instructed to keep away.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Soiled wiping cloth placed on prep table, instructed to keep in a sani bucket.

2025-03-26 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT AREA VEGETABLE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DOOR AND HANDLE ON MICROWAVE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MICROWAVE DOOR AND HANDLE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MAIN KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK HOUSING TO BE MADE OF UNPAINTED/UNSEALED WOOD AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD USED TO HOUSE HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES WITH EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIALS...

2024-04-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COOKED MEET PREPARED 24 HOURS AGO ON THE PREP COUNTER WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 60.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REGARDING ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (PAPRIKA, SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACK...

2023-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, TACOS, EGGS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ...

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2565061 ON 10/11/2022 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WI...

2022-10-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RAW WOOD IN PREP AREA (SHELVING, BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND HANDSINK). MUST REMOVE OR FINISH/PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TOMATOES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN DEEP FREEZER. MUST USE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE IN RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGER MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION.

2022-10-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES ON WALL AND FLYING IN PREP AREA, 1 LIVE ROACH ON PREP SHELVING, AND APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. RECOMMEND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. CLEAN AND SANITIZ...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RAW WOOD IN PREP AREA (SHELVING, BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND HANDSINK). MUST REMOVE OR FINISH/PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TOMATOES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN DEEP FREEZER. MUST USE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOIL LINED SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING. FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY PIPE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE IN RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGER MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION.

2021-04-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 15
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR OF DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Violation Codes: 3-202.18 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE & SIGNED SHELL FISH TAGS FOR LAST DATE USED ON CLAMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR RE-PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVES AT LOWER AREA OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SAME.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,UPPER SHELVING UNITS,DISH STORAGE RACK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER WALLS AND BASES IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET & UNDER BOTH VANITIES,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND TOILET. ALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION Violation FROM REPORT #2497707 DATED 4/2/2021 NOT CORRECTED ON #38. STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SOME MICE DROPPINGS IN DINING AREA BEHIND GAMING MACHINE IN DINING AREA, SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA, IN BASEMENT IN UNUS...

2021-04-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 21
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FEMALE WAITRESS.OBSERVED HER PUT HER HANDS INTO A BAG OF OPEN TORTILLA CHIPS TWICE AND THEN PLACED THEM IN A BOWL.ALSO,MALE FOOD HANDLER/MANAGER HANDLING COOKED TORTILLA SHELLS FROM GRILL AND PUT...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT PREP /DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT PREP /DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.MUST PROVIDE TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO DATE & SIGNED SHELL FISH TAGS FOR LAST DATE USED ON CLAMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON & UNDER PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER LEDGES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,REAR HALLWAY LANDING,UNDER BOTH HAND SINK VANITIES,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,IN BASEMENT ON & UNDER UN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED NO SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC GLOVES BEING USED FOR BARE HAND CONTACT.MUST USE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR RE-PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVES AT LOWER AREA OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SAME.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,UPPER SHELVING UNITS,DISH STORAGE RACK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER WALLS AND BASES IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET & UNDER BOTH VANITIES,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND TOILET.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

2019-12-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONS VIOLATION #7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AS REQUIRED ON CONSUMIMG RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITHOUT THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF ITEMS AND THE PREP DATE AND/OR CONSUME BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, LITTER AND/OR DEBRIS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED ONE OF THE LIGHTS BURNT OUT IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER LIGHTING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ANY ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2018-06-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-06-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings in the following areas: on floor behind refrigerator in rear of kitchen; on floor at top of basement stairs; on floors under 3 compartment sink/utility sink. Must remove all mouse droppings, clean and sanitiz...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive ice build up on interior of 1 door upright freezer, and ice chest freezer in kitchen. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive grease on floor behind stove. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Observed food handlers without proper hair restraints while in prep area. All food handlers must wear hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) while in prep area. Must maintain same.

2017-01-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE ALONG SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2017-01-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOL...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 3 1/2 DOZEN EGGS(58.6-60.2F), SOUR CREAM (57.4F), AND DICED TOMATOES (52.1F) STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20 OF FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CARRRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REACH-IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE ALONG SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2016-03-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AT BOTTOM.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN KITCHEN OF FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

2015-03-30 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE LID TO THE DEEP FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-11-10 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR FREEZER BOX RUSTY INSIDE, AND OUTSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/AND OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINE NOT CLEAN ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER/DRY MOP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT CEILING PEELING PAINT OVER CUSTOMER DINING TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN RESTROOM CEILING VENT(DUSTY).

2014-02-21 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, (EXPOSED FIBERGLASS) NEED TO REPLACE LID TO BOX FREEZER.ALSO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE STORAGE SHELF REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER. ALSO NEED TO DEFROST ALL FREEZERS 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR RESTROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PROPANE TANK STORED IN BASEMENT NEED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.

2013-02-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
8
minor Sanitation

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

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE TUBES WITH END CAPS TO ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2013-02-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR. APPROXIMATELY 38 MOUSE DROPPINGS NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS CITATI...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE TUBES WITH END CAPS TO ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2011-11-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

2011-11-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDEN...

serious Other

* 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. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(IE,PORK,RICE BEANS,SOUP,ETC) C...

minor Sanitation

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.DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT,AND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN STORAGE ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE. HOLES/OPENINGS IN BASEMENT FLOORS.MUST ...

minor Pest Activity

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. BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,CLUTTERED WITH UNNCESSARY ART...

2011-05-05 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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. MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DEVICE AT 2-EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AND DINING ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED UNUSED DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN IN REAR PR...

minor Sanitation

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. FOUND HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL. ALSO ELEVATE FOOD PANS OFF FLOORS IN BASEMENT/PROPERLY STORE.

100
Mama Nena'S Shrimp House Inc
100
John Schaller
60
Retail Bakery Labaguette #4
55
Figueroa Nutrition
24
LA Baguette Bakery

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