AUG 31
2026
PASS · 0 violations
Cantina on Madison
Chicago Health Dept
69 E MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026); 13 critical violations across the last 12 months.
11 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 13 critical violations in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
87
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026
Inspection history
AUG 24
2026
FAIL 21 violations 5 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RICE,BEEF,BEANS,PICO DE GALLO).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FIRST HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,BULK,ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH DINING ROOM DOOR AND BASEMENT GARBAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 : OBSERVED SOILED AND WET WIPING CLOTHS AT BAR WITH SEVERAL FLIES CRAWLING ON THEM.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT LID ON GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,PITTED AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WHEEL BASES ,LEGS,PIPES AND CORDS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA,PREP AREA,BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA, PREP AREA,DRINK STATION AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,UPPER WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN BAR AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE ,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING,TOILET ROOMS,STORAGE AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALL IN DINING AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STAIRCASE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
: 6-501.111 : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2641321 8/17/26 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAR AREA, BILLARDS ROOM,BASEMENT PREP AREA, DINING ROOM,2ND FL. MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF DISH MACHINE,UNDER AND BEHIND SODA CADDY IN BASEMENT,SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER LOCKERS AND A LIVE RAT WAS SEEN UNDER LOCKERS,UNDER UNUSED GLASS SLIDING DOOR COOLER AND IN BETWEEN FOOD PRODUCT AND 10- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON CEILING AND WALL NEAR MOPSINK AND OPENING IN UPPER WALL PANEL OF MOP SINK,ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND ROLLING CART.ALSO,SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF DOOR WAY OF WALK IN COOLER,ELECTRICAL ROOM AND ON FLOOR UNDER ROLLING CART.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/24/26.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
SEP 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF PATIO ENTRANCE DOOR AND AT BASE AND LOWER CORNERS OF REVOLVING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: OBSERVED NONWORKING OR DIM LIGHTING IN DISHROOM, NEAR FRYER AND IN AREA NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NONWORKING OR DIM LIGHTING IN DISHROOM, NEAR FRYER AND IN AREA NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2623895 DATED 09/16/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OVER 90 RAT DROPPINGS AND OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN SUCH AREAS AS BASEMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT NEAR STORAGE ROOM WITH DOOR, BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM, STAIRCASE LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AND UTILITY ROOMS. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH DOOR, NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER, BAR, SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY AND SECOND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/16/2025. UPON REINSPECTION ON 9/23/2025 STILL OBSERVED 14 RAT DROPPINGS IN FACILITY, OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM UNDERNEATH LOCKERS AND IN TWO SECOND FLOOR UTILITY ROOMS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM, IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND IN BASEMENT ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF STORAGE ROOM WITH DOOR AND OUTSIDE ON DOOR OF STORAGE ROOM WITH DOOR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. CORRECETED ON SITE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION RODENT DROPPINGS REMOVED AND AFFECTED AREAS CLEANED. SMALL FLIES ELIMINATED AND AFFECTED AREAS CLEANED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
SEP 16
2025
FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.8-54.9F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES(47.8F) AND DICED TOMATOES(54.9F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $2 WEIGHING 0.5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 90 RAT DROPPINGS AND OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN SUCH AREAS AS BASEMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT NEAR STORAGE ROOM WITH DOOR, BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM, STAIRCASE LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AND UTILITY ROOMS. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH DOOR, NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER, BAR, SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY AND SECOND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/16/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF PATIO ENTRANCE DOOR AND AT BASE AND LOWER CORNERS OF REVOLVING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER PRESSURE TO SECOND FLOOR HANDWASHING SINK ON LEFT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ON RIGHT IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LARGE LEFT STALL IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LARGE LEFT STALL IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STACK OF BOXES STORED IN LOCKER ROOM ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STRONG SMELL OF URINE IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM WITH DOOR IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SMALL STORAGE ROOM WITH DOOR IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SMELL OF URINE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NONWORKING OR DIM LIGHTING IN DISHROOM, NEAR FRYER AND IN AREA NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NONWORKING OR DIM LIGHTING IN DISHROOM, NEAR FRYER AND IN AREA NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 5
2024
PASS 2 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AT THE COOKLINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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AUG 29
2024
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURES IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMENS AND MENS RESTROOMS RANGING BETWEEN 80-82F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AT THE COOKLINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 27
2024
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURES IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMENS AND MENS RESTROOMS RANGING BETWEEN 80-83F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SHRIMP, GUAC, AND SHREDDED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN LEFT PREP COOLER AT THE COOKLINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; 5 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 53.2F, 5LBS OF GUAC AT 51.4, AND 5LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 50.9. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD EMPLOYEE DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
LEFT PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF COOKLINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER TO BE AT 55F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED 20 UNDERNEATH PLASTIC UTENSIL SHELVING IN THE REAR, AND 10 UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. FACILITY WAS SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL THE DAY OF INSPECTION 8/27/2024. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(A).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AT THE COOKLINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AND A LEAK FROM THE PIPING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULB WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 30
2023
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN MULTIPLE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REVOLVING DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED AN AIR GAP BETWEEN THE PIPES LOCATED UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASTEWATER IS INADEQUATELY DISPOSED WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WASTEWATER ALWAYS DISPOSED PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACK FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOV 28
2023
FAIL 21 violations 5 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK, AND IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN MULTIPLE SODA GUN DISPENSERS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED MULTIPLE READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED WITH THE DISCARD DATE OF THE PRODUCT; ABOUT 3 LBS OF MOLE SAUCE, ABOUT 3 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF, ABOUT 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF SALSA IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR THE HAMBURGER ITEM THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR SAID ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. MANAGER PROVIDED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN MULTIPLE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REVOLVING DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARD AND NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRYERS AND IN THE GRILL THAT IS ATTACHED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ABLE TO TURN ON DUE TO THE HOT AND COLD-WATER KNOBS BEING STRIPPED, HANDWASHING SINK INOPERABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED AN AIR GAP BETWEEN THE PIPES LOCATED UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASTEWATER IS INADEQUATELY DISPOSED WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WASTEWATER ALWAYS DISPOSED PROPERLY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER GROUND AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND ALL DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GROUND AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACK FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN CLOSETS THAT ARE LOCATE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN CLOSETS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
MAR 2
2023
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 28
2023
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
No employees health policy on site, instructed to obtain.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
No vomit clean up kit, no procedure on site, instructed to obtain.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
No disclaimer on the raw food at the menu, instructed to provide.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
No probe thermometer, instructed to obtain.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
shelves, prep coolers, fryers, grill and counter tops not clean. food debris and grease build up. instructed to clean and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
No mop hangers, moldy walls next to mop sink, instructed to clean and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in basement storage room, and walk-in cooler.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen training certificate for food service manger, instructed to obtain.
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