OCT 28
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIRRIERIA PATINO OCOTLAN.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
3813 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 28, 2025 · passed
17 of 23 inspections passed, 5 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
17 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
99
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGE (WATER STAINED) CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 92024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND ORANGE STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND CLEAN SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13:OBSERVED SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BACK ROOM NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ABOVE THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
NOV 202023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (MEDICINE BOTTLES) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA CAUSING WATER AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN TILES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MAINTENANCE TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND ON SHELVES WITH SINGLE USE ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY
OCT 282022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LIDS OR COVERING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLAGE OF BLOOD ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER FROM STORED MEAT. OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF SIDES AND BOTTOM OF SINGLE DOOR COLLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA(S) UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN NEW TRAINING AND RETAIN UPDATED CERTIFICATE ON SITE
OCT 212022FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2022
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LIDS OR COVERING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AND NOT WELL MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLAGE OF BLOOD ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER FROM STORED MEAT. OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF SIDES AND BOTTOM OF SINGLE DOOR COLLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER (POT, BAGS OF RAW MEAT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE COOLER SO AS TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA(S) UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN NEW TRAINING AND RETAIN UPDATED CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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APR 232021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 23
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WOMENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOTED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. STYROFOAM CUP NOTED IN CONTAINER OF SALSA IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL (SUCH AS LADLE) AND MAINTAIN HANDLE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD AND CONTAINER
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CARDBOARD LINING BEING USED ON SHELF FOR DRYING CILANTRO. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS, THAT IS A NON POROUS, CORROSION RESISTANT, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FANS IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES OF FAN. INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH SLIGHT DUST ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 82021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CHEST FREEZERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CRACKED AND MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS
OCT 52020PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 5
2020
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN FARTHEST REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS AND LIQUIDS FROM FLOORS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
APR 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED GOAT MEAT, CHOPPED ONIONS, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC CRATES AND WOODEN CRATES TO STORE VEGETABLES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SURFACE AREAS OF THE LOWER PART OF THE PREP TABLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
APR 102018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR DISH WASHING AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AROUND FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
APR 52018FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2018
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH REAR GARBAGE DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/3/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS(FLAN) WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS TO STORE CRUSHED PEPPERS IN AND NOT REUSING PAPER FROM TORTILLA SHELLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FORM STEAM TABLE,1-EYE STOVES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR ,SIDE PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AROUND FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SIDE PREP AREA WHERE GOAT IS CUT ON BAN SAW MACHINE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK/MOP SINK AREA.
APR 32018FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2018
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA,AN A PREP TABLE STORED IN FRONT OF SINK AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAME SINK.NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILETROOM.TABLE WAS REMOVED FROM IN FRONT OF SINK,PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.MUST REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH REAR GARBAGE DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/3/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS(FLAN) WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS TO STORE CRUSHED PEPPERS IN AND NOT REUSING PAPER FROM TORTILLA SHELLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FORM STEAM TABLE,1-EYE STOVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR ,SIDE PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AROUND FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SIDE PREP AREA WHERE GOAT IS CUT ON BAN SAW MACHINE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK/MOP SINK AREA.
JUN 72017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUID UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUID UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WASHROOMS IN NEED OF VENTILATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUID UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUID UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 22016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
JUL 262016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
THE FRONT OUTER DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUD VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSOIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
AUG 282015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED MEAT JUICE SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION AROUND THE VENTS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 162014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
JUN 132013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 13
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR AND PAD OUT THE REAR DOOR IS BUILTUP WITH GREASE, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL.
FEB 82012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN UNDERNEATH BURNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AROUND EQUIPMENT.
MAY 122011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SIGN FOR STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS & VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,REAR DOOR SWEEP.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEP 82010FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2010
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER OFF, MUST KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH EXPOSED SINKS.
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. MUST SEAL BOTTOM AREA OF BACK DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST FEEDING.
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. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL DISH MACHINE.
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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED, AND MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.
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 CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT, AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING PAPELS WHERE NEEDED.
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