Cacaoabunga

Chicago Health Dept

1400 W 46TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

5 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025

Inspection history

AUG 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER NOT AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE @65.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. NO TCS STORED INSIDE EQUIPMENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, ON CURTAINS AS WELL AS UNDERNEATH HOOD ABOVE EQUIPMENT.INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 7
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

JUL 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
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. MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JAN 7
2022
PASS 1 violation
Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 1
2021
FAIL 16 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT 3RD FL. HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND ALL TOILET ROOM AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR LEDGE AND IN BETWEEN MOTOR OF UNUSED DELI DISPLAY COOLER.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 3-4 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND 2ND FL. PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/1/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF GARBAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED OVERHEAD WASTE LINE PIPES ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST WRAP OR COVER PIPES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DUMP SINK ON 3RD FL. AND HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON 2ND FL.

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES ON 2ND & 3RD FL.

Minor Sanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON 2ND FL. DISH WASHING AREA WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN ALL UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LETTER NOT PROVIDED FROM MANAGEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020(B)

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN CONCRETE WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS IN 2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ON 3RD FL. UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COUNTERS IN 3RD FL. PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER(BOXES,CLOTHING) FROM LOWER SHELVES IN 3RD FL. PREP KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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