MAR 17
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFETERIA YESENIA.
BEAT. 48/100
4244 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 17, 2026 · passed
Failed 4 of 21 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Aug 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Ice scream scoop stored in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep according to health code, ie.
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 62025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLING UNIT CONTAINING BREAD, RICE AND MEAT IN REAR PREP. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRUMBLED/MISSING WALL BASE IN REAR PREP NEAR UPRIGHT COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
MAR 202024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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.
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 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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.
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 102023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT JUICE/COFFEE PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 102022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER, STOVE AND GRILL. CLEAN UNDER FRYER AND GRILL.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
MAR 172021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 82021FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2021
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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)
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.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
NOV 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CLEAN DISH ABOVE THE PREP COOLER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN VERY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MAMAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
JUN 82018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 82017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND CEMENT BLOCKS IN NORTHEAST CORNER OF BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROPERLY CONNECT DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.
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 12017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROPERLY CONNECT DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 252016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 25
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HOT LINE GRILL/PANNI MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.
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 262016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 62015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 292015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 192014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKET TORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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 72014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 7
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER COOKING AREA STOVE AND FLAT GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 132013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 202012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NO LICENSED DUMPSTER ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR OR ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT AND LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE SAME.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOMS DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →