MAR 21
2025
PASS · 0 violations
BURRITO BEACH.
Chicago Health Dept
500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).
26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
26
VIOLATIONS
84
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 13
2025
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Refer to violation #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Previous core violation not corrected from report # 2592048 for violation #10 ( Additional hand wash sink needed at front food prep area, instructed to install) dated on 4-30-24. Instructed manager to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
APR 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Additional hand wash sink needed at front food prep area, instructed to install. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Trash and food debris noted behind ice maker and 3-comp sink, instructed to clean and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Employees personal items (purses) kept on top of food containers, instructed to separate.
APR 13
2023
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 9
2022
PASS 4 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS WITH RICE AND BEANS THAT WERE NOT LABELLED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME ONCE THEY COME OUT OF THEIR ORGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 1 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP UNDER THE COUNTERS. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT FREE OF AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, DUST , DIRT AND OIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BETWEEN KITCHEN AREA (FLOOR), PREP AREA DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN
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JUN 24
2021
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDSINKS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
FEB 25
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF QUINOA @50.0F , 2 LBS OF RED SALSA @ 48.0F IN FRONT PREP COLD HOLD UNIT, AND APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF COOKED CHORIZO @ 98.5F STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. DISCARDED ITEMS TOTAL COST OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH ,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WARE-WASHING NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE OF SINK NOTED @103.5F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIRED OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 110.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK @4:25PM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 111.5F.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AS WELL AS INSIDE OF MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 19
2019
PASS 4 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST ROM STORAGE RACKS IN SIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JAN 26
2018
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION OBSERVED THAT FRONT COOLER MAGNETIC DOOR PANEL IS MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. COOLER HAD AIR TEMP OF 38.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO MAINTAIN AND ENSURE TEMP IS MAINTAINED AT 40F OR LESS.
JAN 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: -FRONT 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F -REAR PREP BEVERAGE AIR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.7F BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -FRONT 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER: 48.2F, 2.5LBS OF SHREDDED JACK CHEESE, AT A VALUE OF $8.00 48.7F, .25LB CORN RELISH, AT A VALUE OF $1.00 48.2F, 1.5LBS OF DICED TOMATOES, AT A VALUE OF $5.50 53.2F, 2LBS OF RED SALSA, AT A VALUE OF $5.95 49.8F, 1LB TOMATILLO, AT A VALUE OF $1.50 54.5F, 1LBS OF SHREDDED LETTUCE AT A VALUE OF $1.95 -REAR PREP 2 DOOR BEVERAGE AIR REFRIGERATOR: 76.2F, 6LBS OF COOKED ONIONS AND POTATOES, AT A VALUE OF $6.00 52.3F, 120LBS OF RED SALSA, AT $25.00 52.3F, 15LBS OF COOKED TOMATILLO SAUCE, AT A VALUE OF $17.99 53.2F, 15LBS OF ROASTED TOMATOES, AT A VALUE OF $19.00 54.5F, 2.5LBS OF QUINOA SALAD, AT A VALUE OF $15.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 166.75 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $ 106.89 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING SHREDDED LETTUCE, AT PREP SINK, IN REAR PREP AREA WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT IS TO BE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. USE TONGS, GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 23
2017
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed cutting board in rear prep area heavily stained, with deep groves. Must resurface or replace cutting board. Must maintain same.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found table can opener with excessive dirt build up. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found grill in front prep area with excessive grease build up. Must remove build up, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Found light not functioning in cooler # 2 in rear prep area. Must repair and maintain.
JAN 26
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found grill in front prep area with excessive grease build up. Must remove build up, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Found light not functioning in cooler # 2 in rear prep area. Must repair and maintain.
JAN 19
2017
FAIL 5 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Found the following previous minor violation not corrected from report #1965856, dated 10/4/16: #32 OBSERVED LAST REACH IN COOLER IN REAR( NEAR MOP SINK) RIGHT INTERIOR DOOR ,IN POOR REPAIR/TAPED.MUST REMOVE TAPE . MUST REPAIR DOOR. Must correct previous minor violation. Serious violation 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found grill in front prep area with excessive grease build up. Must remove build up, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed paper towels used in hood over cooking line in front prep. Must remove paper towels and repair. Must maintain same.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Found light not functioning in cooler # 2 in rear prep area. Must repair and maintain.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Found wiping cloths improperly stored on counter tops. Must store all wiping cloths in a clean container, with sanitizer solution, when not in use. Must maintain same.
OCT 4
2016
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LAST REACH IN COOLER IN REAR( NEAR MOP SINK) RIGHT INTERIOR DOOR ,IN POOR REPAIR/TAPED.MUST REMOVE TAPE . MUST REPAIR DOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CELING AREAS AROUND PIPES AND CEILING TILES IN REAR.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO REFGERATION THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE
SEP 27
2016
FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.F OR BELOW.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.F OR BELOW,CDI. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL AND NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER BEING MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 1 LB COOKED CORN AT 48.0F, 1 LB-QUINOA AT 48.0F,3-LBS OF GREEN SALSA-56.7F,48.7F, 5LBS OF RED SALSA AT 48.6F,50.3F, 3-LBS OF CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 48.8F,47.6F, 2 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 48.7F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGERS AT APPROX 15 LBS AT COST $65.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 1- LARGE ROACH WITH EGG SACK CRAWLING AT CORNER LOWER WALL BY HOT HOLDING UNIT AND 1- LARGE ROACH BEHIND COUNTER FRONT PREP AREA STORAGE SHELF INSIDE PAPER PRODUCTS. RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVES. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LAST REACH IN COOLER IN REAR( NEAR MOP SINK) RIGHT INTERIOR DOOR ,IN POOR REPAIR/TAPED.MUST REMOVE TAPE . MUST REPAIR DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CELING AREAS AROUND PIPES AND CEILING TILES IN REAR.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO REFGERATION THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 24
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, 46 DEGREES, 42 LBS/$48; POTATOES, 47 DEGREES, 8 LBS/$5; DELI MEAT, 49 DEGREES, 1 LB/$3) STORED IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE AFOREMENTIONED PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO COLD HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITIAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATING IN ON THE BACK WALL OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE UNIT. OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE PLASTIC ONION STORAGE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE BIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE REAR HANDSINK IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
MAR 10
2015
PASS 4 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI USE CUTTING BOARDS. (MAY NOT STORE ABOVE THE MOP SINK)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE SHELVING RACKS IN THE REAR REACH IN COOLERS AS NEEDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN BOTH PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
DEC 9
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT SALSA AND OTHER SUCH FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH PAPER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ABOVE STORED FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF.
MAY 30
2014
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MAY 20
2014
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 6LBS OF GUACAMOLE,SHREDDED CHEESE,SLICED TOMATOES AND SALSA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.7-53.2 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS PARTIALLY CLOGGED AND WASTE WATER IS NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY A 10 MINUTE WAIT FOR WASTE WATER TO DRAIN AFTER HAND WASHING. MUST REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE MOP SINK.
MAR 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 45.5 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 73LBS OF COOKED BLACK BEANS,SLICED TOMATOES,COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED RICE,COOKED BEEF,SALSA AND SOUP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.7-60 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE MOP SINK.
APR 1
2013
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
MAR 14
2012
PASS 4 violations
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 UNDER CHAR-GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP AS WELL AS UNDER GRILL.
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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT FRONT AND REAR AREAS.
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 DETAIL CLEAN WALL ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
JUN 17
2011
PASS 1 violation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE MOP SINK HAS GAPS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED IN.
JUN 10
2011
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IS HOLDING 49 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. The 2-DOOR PREP COOLER was tagged held for inspection until re-inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready for re-inspection. OR E-mail a tag removal request to cicero_marc@cdph.org or salazar_jairo@cdph.org when ready for re-inspection.
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. 67 F GUACAMOLE, HOUSE COOKED SALSAS AND CHEESE FOUND IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PER REPORT DATED JULY 14, 2010. Must provide a missing piece of filter inside hood of cooking equipment & provide filter at compressor vent of ice machine. A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.
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. THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE MOP SINK HAS GAPS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED IN.
JUL 14
2010
PASS 3 violations
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 a missing piece of filter inside hood of cooking equipment & provide filter at compressor vent of ice machine.
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. Cabinets under front steamtable & filters at hood of cooking equipment need cleaning-due to food debris/gresae/dust.
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. Floors under shelves in basement storage room need cleaning.
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