Chicago Health Dept
3211 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).
16 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2026.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND RESIDUE ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
OBSERVED LIGHT BLOWN OUT IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WASTEWATER INTO COMPARTMENTS WHEN DRAINED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND RESIDUE ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
OBSERVED LIGHT BLOWN OUT IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND ATTACHED PLUMBING/PIPING THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. WALLBASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES WITH HEAVY DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN WALLS AND WALLBASE AND MAINTAIN SAME
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: EGGS 64.0F, DICED TOMATOES 50.5F, SHREDDED CHEESE 51.6F, AND COOKED BEANS 57.2F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $30 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 55.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED , ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS ON TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COOER: BEEF AT 48.9F, PORK AT 48.1F SALSA 47.9F, CHEESE 47.0F ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODSA T 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED , ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
TORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
RE USING SOUR CREAM SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE, DURABLE, ETC. AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2LBS OF BEEF AT 59.5F, 2LBS OF PORK AT 60.1F AND 2LBS OF BEANS AT50.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 6LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 55F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN STEAM TABLE AND COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR SUCH AS CHICKEN SOUP AT 52.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $20. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED SERVING BOWLS NOT INVERTED IN SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REFRIGERATORS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER AND NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; COOKED PORK SKINS 48.3F, RAW BEEF 48.6F, COOKED TRIPE 49.6F, BARBACOA 50F,COOKED PORK 50.7F, COOKED BEEF 50.6F, RAW BACON 51.1F, RAW CHORIZO 51.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 50LBS AND #100 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. ALL COLD REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.7F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN STEAM TABLE AND COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED DOOR GASKET LOOSE ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINET AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF POP COOLER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Observed waste water leaking from grease trap at 3-compartment sink, and accumulating on floor. Instd to repair/replace grease trap and maintain same. Instd to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Surrounding area must be kept clean and dry.
LIVE LARGE ROACH CRAWLING UNDER PREP TABLE. ROACH EGGS NOTED IN GASKETS OF PREP COOLER. SMALL BABY ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR UPDATED SERVICE RECEIPT.
All food and non food contact surfaces not clean, excessive debris/grease accumulation: interior/exterior of all fryers, interior/exterior of allcoolers/freezers including rubber gaskets , storage shelves, all cooking equipment, flat top grills, all attached piping through out, and all sink basins. Instd to clean and maintain.
Floors and coving in front prep area as well as rear food storage/ware washing area heavily soiled with old food debris and grease. Must deep clean floors and coving.
Observed waste water overflowing from grease trap at 3-compartment sink, and accumulating on floor. Instd to repair and maintain same. Instd to clean and sanitize all affected areas. violation critical 7-38-030.
Observed over 30 live multi generational roaches in food prep area; 8 live roaches under exposed hand sink, 3 live roaches behind prep table, 15 live roaches under three compartment sink; 5 live roaches crawling under mop sink, 5 live roaches under/behind reach in coolers in rear; over 100 dead roaches through out facility ( under all reach in coolers, 3 compartment sink, grease trap, under hand sink, behind 3 door prep cooler, mop sink and rest room). Instructed person in charge to remove all live and dead roaches from facility, clean and sanitize all areas. Instd to contact pest control for service. Violation 7-38-020 critical.
Observed no City of Chicago certified food manager on site at time of inspection while preparation and serving of potentially hazardous food and ready to eat food being served to patrons ( steak tacos, cooked riced etc.) Instructed person in charge to obtain City of Chicago certified manager certification. Serious Violation 7-38-012(a)
Observed previous minors violation not corrected from inspection 2130036 performed on 1-5-2018. Violation #31 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. #32 CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUSTY AND MAINTAIN. #34 EXCESSIVE OIL ON FLOOR UNDER FRYER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38 IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. #40 MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES AT 100F OR BELOW. INSTD TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING FROZEN, COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES. #43 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. Must repair, obtain and maintain.. Serious violation 7-42-090
Observed deep fryer leaking oil with pan stored underneath. Repair and maintain equipment.
All food and non food contact surfaces not clean, excessive debris/grease accumulation: interior/exterior of all fryers, interior/exterior of allcoolers/freezers including rubber , storage shelves, all cooking equipment, flat top grills, all attached piping through out, and all sink basins. Instd to clean and maintain.
Floors and coving in front prep area as well as rear food storage/ware washing area heavily soiled with old food debris and grease. Must deep clean floors and coving.
Holes noted in various areas of walls through out rear. Instd to seal all holes. Repair ceiling above prep area (condensor line) Instd to have surface smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.
Observed mop sink without backflow prevention device installed. Obtain, install and maintain backflow prevention for mop sink.
Reach in cooler in front and rear area missing thermometers. Obtain thermometers for reach in coolers.
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUSTY AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESSIVE OIL ON FLOOR UNDER FRYER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES AT 100F OR BELOW. INSTD TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING FROZEN, COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICEFOR HOSE CONNECTION. AT MOP SINK, USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(PHOTO GIVEN).
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