CASA CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

2025 S WESTERN AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

121

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 20

2026

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING FOR PROPER IDENTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO ADD IDENTIFIERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-303.12 OBSERVED BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE BASES OF THE BLENDERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL AREAS WHERE ITEMS ARE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12 FLOOR IN BASEMENT HAS WASTEWATER POOLING AROUND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN CLEAR AND DRY

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOORS AND WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN 3 COMP SINK AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, FOOD BUILD UP, AND ALL STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

APR 16

2026

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING FOR PROPER IDENTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO ADD IDENTIFIERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-303.12 OBSERVED BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE BASES OF THE BLENDERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12 FLOOR IN BASEMENT HAS WASTEWATER POOLING AROUND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN CLEAR AND DRY

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

APR 9

2026

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 2 FLATS (5 DOZEN) OF EGGS ON THE COUNTER OUT OF REFRIGERATION. EGGS WERE AT 66.2 DEGREES. EGGS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EGGS UNDER REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. 10BS $20.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING FOR PROPER IDENTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO ADD IDENTIFIERS AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20-30 FLIES IN BASEMENT MOP AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND REAR DINING AREA. LAST PEST RECEIPT IS FROM 12-28-25 INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICE TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ON BASES OF BLENDERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL AREAS WHERE ITEMS ARE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FLOOR IN BASEMENT HAS WASTEWATER POOLING AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN CLEAR AND DRY

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN 3 COMP SINK AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, FOOD BUILD UP AND ALL STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 13

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH CHARRED DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM ON SITE HAS NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

NOV 19

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON SHELVING AND ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE SIDE OF THE PIZZA OVEN AS WELL AS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSYEM AND THE FILTERS OVER THE HOT LINE COOKING SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING COOKED IN THE AREA.

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DEC 14

2023

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 1

2023

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON PAPER MENU AND MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SMALL PLATE USED FOR DISPENSING COOKED RICE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL TAKE OUT CONTAINERS, SPOONS, AND FORKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY AND ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FRONT WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING

DEC 13

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

4-502.13 OBSERVED FACILITY RE-USING SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED MINOR CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

SEP 24

2021

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INFORMED THAT BAGS MUST BE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TO USE IN PLACE OF GROCERY BAGS. ALSO OBSERVED FOIL COVERING SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA BY COFFEE STATION. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR WITH DAMAGED DOOR. (SHARP EDGES) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OPENING TO THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS AS WELL AS THE INSIDE BOTTOM AREA OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE AND COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND SEAL SINK TO WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (DESK)MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON TOP OF (MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING) AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DESK AND OTHER CLUTTER..

NOV 27

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (OVER EASY EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 21

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PREMISES WITH PROCEDURES/KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARHEAL EVENTS BUT THERE IS NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE DISH AREA SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD OVER DISH SINK.

DEC 14

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 18 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED OVER SALSA IN REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, EGGS STORED OVER RTE SOUP IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS & RTE FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HRS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED A GREEN CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IN A UNCOVERED YOGURT CONTAINER, STORED ON THE LOWER SHELVE OF THE 1-COMP PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE CHEMICAL IN CLEAR IDENTIFIABLE CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME VISIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOOD GRADE BAGS IN FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD NOT COVERED AND FOOD STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT,AND ALSO IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSIL BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE LOWER SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN INTERIOR PANEL AND LOCK ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN BASEMENT. REPAIR THE CRACKED GLASS SLIDING LID ON THE ICE CREAM COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN FREEZER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN ALL PREP AND WALK IN COOLERS, AND IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP, AND MANAGERS OFFICE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ABOVE LARGE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA, IN MANAGER OFFICE IN BASEMENT, ALSO, BEHIND SMALL ICE CREAM FREEZER IN BASEMENT, DISH WASHING AREA, AND UNDER STAIRS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, AND REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION NOT POSTED, INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAKE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 29

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. OBSERVED COOKED BEANS IN A LARGE POT AT 47.5F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED EGGS AT 51.1F AND CHORIZO AT 44.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 52# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKED RICE, FROZEN BEEF AND OTHER FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REPAIR THE CRACKED PLASTIC LID FOR THE DISPLAY FREEZER AT THE FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 9

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZAROUS FOODS (BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLATE BEING USED AS A SCOOP AND STORED INSIDE OF A CONTAINER WITH BEEF LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHEVLING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED HOT WATER PRESSURE NEEDS TO BE INCREASED IN THE 2ND MEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BANQUET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES) ALONG THE WALL BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF) WRAPPED IN PLASTIC LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE STOVE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 22

2015

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS, FORKS, SPOONS, KNIVES ON FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REMOVE MILK/POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, CLEAN VENTS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.

JUN 17

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

GASKETS ON DOORS AT THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER ARE LOOSE-MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GREASE TRAP BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Facility Condition

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

(1)LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE A SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS TOILET ROOM-MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS VISIBLE INSIDE THE FOOD PREP COOLERS AT COOKLINE-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 28

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER IN COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME WATER ON FLOOR BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT; REMOVE WATER. HOSE ATTACHED TO MACHINE WAS NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN; HOSE WAS POSITIONED AWAY FROM DRAIN. (CDI) ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

SEP 27

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE SHARPENING STEEL IN THE KNIFE HOLDER IS RUSTY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE REAR OUTER WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IS MOLDY, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MOLDY SECTION OF WALL.

DEC 16

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE WALKIN COOLER DOOR GASKET IS IN POOR REPAIR IT IS RIPPED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THR REACH IN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN SAME. CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

MAY 13

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE REACHIN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. THE TOP, SIDES, FRONT AND INSIDE THE LARGE OVEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME CEILING TILES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND NONE IN THE REACHIN COOLER IST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.

JUN 28

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 21

2010

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE BARRIERS(DOORS) SEPARATING FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREAS FROM DINING AREA- NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT NEXT VISIT- NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FINISH SEALING BASEBOARDS IN REAR SECTION OF BASEMENT BY DOOR LEADING TO APARTMENTS. ATTACH WALL COVING (BASEBOARDS) TO LOWER SECTIONS OF WALLS IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE THREADS FROM FAUCET ATTACHED TO MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

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