Chicago
46
BEAT

Chicago Wings & Gyros

2145 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
46/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-28
Pass Rate
54%
6 failures
Score
46/100
BEAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-28
Failed 6 inspections (2021, 2019, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 68 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 68×
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Food Temperature serious 12×
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Food Storage & Handling serious 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
Chemical Safety serious
2025-10-28 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN IN THE 3 COMP SINK THAWING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAWING UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED HAMBUGERS AND PIZZA PUFFS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND/OR BAGS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR ICE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR AS REQUIRED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, WALLS AND ATTACTED PIPES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-12-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND SPILLAGE FROM THE CHICKEN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVING, BASE FLOOR, GLASS, HANDLES AND ALL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED LIGHT GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PRE/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

2023-09-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN WINGS) AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 59.8F IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT COST OF $100. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE HLED AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CONTAINERS THROUGH OUT AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESIVE AMOUNTS OF DUST AND DIRT ON VENTS DIRECLTY ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-10-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN WINGS) AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 61F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT COST OF $50. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE HLED AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-00...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS) THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-07-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
7
serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DISCARD DATE ON COOKED GROUND BEEF AND ROAST BEEF IN FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COOKED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A DISCARD/CONSUME BY DATE. MANAGER DISCARDED 35 LBS VALUED AT $200. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION 7-3...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES WITH NO DISPLAY/NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL LINED SHELF NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL LINING AND SEAL /PAINT ANY RAW WOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HANDSINK IN REAR, TEMPERATURE 84.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FACILITY MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR HANDSINKS AND 110.0F AT THREE COMPARTMEN SINK AT A...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD AND SAUCE SPLATTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.

2021-01-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-01-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

RAW FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED. UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW EGGS STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS (BREAD, CHEESE) IN COOLER. INSTD TO ARRANGE/STORE RAW FOODS SEPARATELY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS TO PREVENT POSSBILE CONTAMINATION. CITATION I...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 30 MICE DROPPINS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSU...

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR CNLORINE SANITIZER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE: INBETWEEN FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL FYRERS, LEGS/WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING SHELVING AND DOORS, MICROWAVE, AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO CLEAN...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO TOILET TISSUE IN TOILET ROOM OR ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ON SOME LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2020-10-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOORS ,LARGE BAGS OF ONIONS, FLOUR, BREAD. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE. MUST REMOVE CRATES USED TO ELEVATE KRONOS BROILER IN PREP AREA AS WELL.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESIVE AMOUNTS OF DUST AND DIRT ON VENTS DIRECLTY ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST MEET REQUIRMENTS.

2020-09-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMEPRATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ALL STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATION WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 3 LBS OF SLI...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REFIGERATION UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED INSIDE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @69.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND REPAIR UNIT T...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOORS ,LARGE BAGS OF ONIONS, FLOUR, BREAD. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE. MUST REMOVE CRATES USED TO ELEVATE KRONOS BROILER IN PREP AREA AS WELL.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESIVE AMOUNTS OF DUST AND DIRT ON VENTS DIRECLTY ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST MEET REQUIRMENTS.

2019-11-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-10-28 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MISSING SUPPLIES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.

2019-02-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) NOTED AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). PRIORITY FOUNDATION

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE AND NEXT TO READY TO EAT ICEBURG LETTUCE IN REACH IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT SALAD DRESSING IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY AND SEPARATE...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED LARGE QUANTITY OF RAW CHICKEN IN EMPTY BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 57.8F, ALSO NOTED LARGE BOX OF RAW CHICKEN ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AT 48.0F. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF OPENED CONTAINER OF BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING AT 63.7F AND OPEN CONTA...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED (COOKED STEAK, CHICKEN, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DA...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW CHICKEN, IN EMPTY BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTD ON PROPER THAWING TECHNIQUES (UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER REFRIGERATION. ETC)

minor Sanitation

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER WORN BEYOND REPAIR, STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CONTAINERS THROUGH OUT AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, NOTED 86.0F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSU...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGAN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-01-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR UTENSILS HANDLES IN A UPRIGHT POSITION AND INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AND VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD,DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALL AT WINDOW LE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

2018-01-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE PUT LETTUCE AND TOMATOES ON A SANDWICH WITH BARE HANDS AND THERE WAS A SKULL CAP HANGING ON A POLE OF THE SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA AND THEN HE PUT IT ON...

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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS APPX. 100 OR MORE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES NEXT TO FREEZERS & COOLERS AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ALONG WALLS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN TOILET ROOM,FURNANCE ROOM,ON WALL...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN AND GARBAGE BAGS OVER FLOWING AND ABOVE RIM AND COOKED CHICKEN AND FRENCH FRIES,EMPTY GREASE CONTAINERS IN BETWEEN GREASE CONTAINER AND GARBAGE CAN ON GROUND.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES AND FOOD FROM GROUND,HAVE L...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR UTENSILS HANDLES IN A UPRIGHT POSITION AND INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,KNIFE CADDY FROM ABOVE MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,SHELVING UNITS,CARTS,SERVICE COUNTER,FRYER CABINET.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AND VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD,DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WALL AT WINDOW LEDGE IN LOBBY AT FRON...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

2017-12-22 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

2017-06-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-06-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA LOCATED UNDER REACH IN FREEZER. WASTE WATER BACKS UP WHEN BATHROOM HAND SINK, AND MOP SINK ARE BEING USED. WASTE WATER FLOWS FROM DRAIN INTO PREP AREA AND OUTER AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS PLACE ORDE...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NO MAINTAINED. GREASE HEAVILY ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. ALL RUBISH AROUND GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN NEED OF SANITIZING TO REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AT FRONT GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

BEARD NETS ARE NEEDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-08-11 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS AT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUC...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPAIR THE SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING.

2016-06-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS AT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTE...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPAIR THE SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES

2016-05-31 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO TEST THE STRENGHT OF THE SANITIZER WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINISE AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS AT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCT...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPAIR THE SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS UNSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES

2015-05-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS, CLOSETS, WASHROOM AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENT FAN IN WASHROOM ON CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.

2014-11-18 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

SURFACE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

2014-07-30 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SITE. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

2014-07-17 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PROVIDE SAME.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK WHICH CONSISTS OF LICENSE, DIAGRAM OF FACILITY, SERVICE RECEIPTS, MSDS SHEETS. LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SITE. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. CUTTING BOARD WORN BEYOND REPAIR, STAINED, OPEN SEAMS, WARPED. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE E...

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NEED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS.

100
Mariscos Luis
100
Natys Pizza 26
76
Los Corrales Taquera, Inc.
66
Los Vasos Lokos Corp
27
LA Baguette Bakery

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