CAFETERIA YESENIA.

Chicago Health Dept

4244 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

21 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 17

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Rear kitchen with no door or barrier where customers can get easy access to prep kitchen, instructed to install a door or a barrier.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice scream scoop stored in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep according to health code, ie.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed using non food grade bags to store food in prep cooler, instructed to use only food grade bags.

MAY 6

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLING UNIT CONTAINING BREAD, RICE AND MEAT IN REAR PREP. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED WIRED RACKS LOCATED INSIDE COOLING UNIT DIRECLTY NEXT TO GRILL IN PREP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRUMBLED/MISSING WALL BASE IN REAR PREP NEAR UPRIGHT COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

MAR 20

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 07/21/2023 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED NEAR THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED BREAD BEING CUT AND STORED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON TOP OF A CHEST FREEZER WITH NO PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS IN AN AREA THAT IS PROTECTED. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE BREAD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A BOX OF PINEAPPLES AND CONTAINER OF PICKLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND 1-DOOR FREEZERS ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/SHELVES OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THE 1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 13

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 SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAK, PORK, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 10

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT FRONT COFFEE/JUICE HANDSINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT JUICE/COFFEE PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED MILK IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD(MILK) AT A COST OF $10.00 AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED FRONT PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "

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MAR 10

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER, STOVE AND GRILL. CLEAN UNDER FRYER AND GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASRHOOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

MAR 17

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MAR 8

2021

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

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. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,IN CORNERS ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/8/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BRICK WALL IN 1ST FL. FRONT PREP AREA (SEALED) AND NO CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER FOOD AND PAPER GOOD STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SEALANT AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALL SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GARBAGE USED TO STORE BREAD IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REMOVE PLASTIC DRAINLINE HOSE FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ATTACH TO ICE MACHINE TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OUT OF MOP SINK BASIN,MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD (UNUSED EQUIPMENT,DRY WALL,WOOD,ETC),OFF OF FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE AND NEAR GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND ADJACENT ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND WALL IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN DINING AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

NOV 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 CODESOR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE AND/OR TIME.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CLEAN DISH ABOVE THE PREP COOLER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE STOCK IN THE BASEMENT DRY/PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.

Minor Pest Activity

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN VERY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MAMAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED AND DAMAGED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.

JUN 8

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed several coolers without thermometers inside. Must place thermometers in all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must provide metal stem thermometer to test internal food temperatures. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed wash improperly stored on counters throughout kitchen. Must properly store all wash / wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

JUN 8

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND CEMENT BLOCKS IN NORTHEAST CORNER OF BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROPERLY CONNECT DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED FRYERS, COOLERS, TOASTER, ETC IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUN 1

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING BASEMENT AREAS; 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER, 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR WATER HEATER, 10 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL UNDER UNUSED TOASTER AND GRILL, 5 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE SOMBRERO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE SLICED ONIONS FROM GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLER AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROPERLY CONNECT DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED FRYERS, COOLERS, TOASTER, ETC IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

NOV 25

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED MADE ON PREMISIS CUBAN SANDWICHES WRAPPEDIN PLASTIC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY LABLE AND DATE PRODUCT

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED POT AND PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING

Minor Sanitation

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

HOT LINE GRILL/PANNI MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER FOOD PREP AREA WHERE SLICEING MACHINE IS AT.

APR 26

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, AND GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AT CORNER UNDER MOP SINK OF SAME AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OPENING INTO CEILING AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN REAR AND AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN BUCKET OF WATER WITH APPROVED SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 6

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVERED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND RAW BEEF IN A BAG ON TOP OF SLICE CHEESE AND SLICE TOMATOES INSIDE OF REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY STORING READY TO EAT FOODS AWAY FROM RAW ITEMS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OPEN BAGS OF GARBAGE ALONG THE FENCE LINE IN THE BACK YARD IN FRONT OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND PEST PROBLEMS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 19

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKET TORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND CLEAN INTERIOR.

APR 7

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FORKS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE INVERT (HANDLE UP).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL ON STORAGE SHELF IN THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER, AND ON TOP THE REAR STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.OBSERVED THE WOMENS RESTROOM TOILET TANK TOP BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER COOKING AREA STOVE AND FLAT GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 13

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLUTTER AND SUPPLIES MUSR BE ORGANIZED AND OR REMOVED. NOTHING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 27

2012

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 20

2012

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NO LICENSED DUMPSTER ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR OR ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT OUT AND LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOMS DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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