Chicago
60
YOUR CALL

Chipotle Mexican Grill #1979

1522 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Hyde Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
60/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
30
18 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-04
Pass Rate
60%
3 failures
Score
60/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-03-04
Failed 3 inspections (2025, 2023, 2018)
Documentation & Training issues found across 14 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 56×
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Documentation & Training critical 14×
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
Chemical Safety serious
2026-03-04 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ROLLED UP FLOOR MATS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN A CORNER CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2025-11-05 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS(TORTILLAS, RICE, ETC) STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-10-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-09-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUED IN ALL WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND UNWASHED DISHES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2-21-25 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED

2025-02-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC.) BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/ SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MULTPLIE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE BREEDING GROUNDS.

2024-12-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.

2024-04-29 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOGO ORDER SHELVING AND COUNTER TOPS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVES LEAKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AND DINING AND WASHROOMS.

2023-09-25 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREA BY FRYER AND BY DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.

2023-08-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-08-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, CHICKEN, CHEESE AND CUT TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HAND...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECT FROM INSPECTION #2575867 DATED 5-15-23. #49 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FRONT LINE AND IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55 FLOORS UNDER AN...

2023-05-15 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, CHICKEN, CHEESE AND CUT TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HAND...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG HAIR MUST HAIR COMLETELY RESTRAINED WITH THE USE OF HAIR NETS OR HAIR TIES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DARK SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PRLACE ALL BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FRONT LINE AND IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT 4TH COMPARTMENT AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND WATER SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AT COOK LINE AND IN REAR PREP AREA AT 3 COMP SINK AND COOK LINE ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRI BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-04-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, CHICKEN, CHEESE AND CUT TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HAND...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG HAIR MUST HAIR COMLETELY RESTRAINED WITH THE USE OF HAIR NETS OR HAIR TIES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DARK SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PRLACE ALL BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FRONT LINE AND IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT 4TH COMPARTMENT AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND WATER SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AT COOK LINE AND IN REAR PREP AREA AT 3 COMP SINK AND COOK LINE ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRI BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, CHICKEN, CHEESE AND CUT TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HAN...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG HAIR MUST HAIR COMLETELY RESTRAINED WITH THE USE OF HAIR NETS OR HAIR TIES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT 4TH COMPARTMENT AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND WATER SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-11-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON APRIL 13, 2021. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION V...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND AREA WHERE SYRUP DISPENSER BOXES FOR SODA LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

2022-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC.) BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTE...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

2021-09-30 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2020-10-26 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2020-08-17 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2020-05-07 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2019-10-01 Pass Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES AFTER USE BEFORE STORING ON MAGNETIC STRIP.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR AT SERVING LINE AND REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.

2018-10-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 (B) Observed 3 compartment sink slow draining, and water spraying onto floor from air gap below. Must modify drain system to accommodate waste water flow without spraying onto floor. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.

2018-10-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temp control for safety) foods not corrected labeled. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discarded date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 Observed approximately 15 small, black flies near rear kitchen door. Observed pooling water on kitchen floors. Instructed must detail clean and sanitize area. Must eliminate pest issues. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harbor...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

7-42-010(b) Observed Incorrect inspection summary posted (dated January 2018) Must post most recent inspection summary (may 2018) in plain view of all customers. Instructed to post.

2018-05-03 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2018-01-25 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

Observed right stall door in women's restroom inoperable/in disrepair (door hinge is broken). Must repair and maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive food debris and grease accumulation on floors under cooking equipment in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Observed excessive dirt build up in rear corner near water heater, in rear prep. Must detail clean and sani...

2017-01-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED COOKED STEAK STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 117.7F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $40 OF STEAK. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND S...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

2016-05-12 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 9 LBS OF GUACAMOLE IN A REACH IN COOLER AT 47 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED 108 LBS OF GUACAMOLE IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 45-49.7 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS F...

minor Food Temperature

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

DETAIL CLEAN COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND PREP TABLES AS NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS AND WHERE NEEDED.

2015-12-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF CUT LETTUCE AND DICED TOMATO FOR SALAD AND BURRITO ON COLD HOLDING UNIT SERVING LINE 1.93LBS CUT LETTUCE 45.3F-45.7F,4.96LBS. DICED TOMATO 45.1F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 4...

serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS DICED TOMATO,CUT LETTUCE,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT GRILL PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR TORN BAR STOOL SEAT IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYER AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD AND DUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT SIDE AND REAR DOORS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

2015-01-28 Pass Complaint
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,SODA AND ICE DISPENSER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

2014-05-20 Pass Complaint
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOR STORAGE OF RICE NOT LABELED; LABEL CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

AN INADEQUATE BARRIER OBSERVED BETWEEN CUSTOMER AREA AND FRONT SERVING AREA; MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING INTO SERVING AREA. (IE: SWINGING DOOR)

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.

2013-10-29 Pass License

No violations found.

100
Tacos El Pastor 53
99
Taco Bell
72
Roti Modern Mediterranean
58
Leona'S Pizzeria, Inc.
18
Ace Coffee Bar Inc.

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