SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #1979.

YOUR CALL. 70/100

1522 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · passed

19 of 31 inspections passed, 3 failed, 9 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
31
19 passed · 9 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
99
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Oct 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 6
2026
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 4
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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.

NOV 5
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 9
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

SEP 29
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

MINOROther
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther
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

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FEB 21
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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 ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

DEC 18
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.

APR 29
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOGO ORDER SHELVING AND COUNTER TOPS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AND DINING AND WASHROOMS.

SEP 25
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.

AUG 22
2023
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 15
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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 HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
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 AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND WATER SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #55 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. #58 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

MAY 15
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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 HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

APR 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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 HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

FEB 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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 HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee 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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

NOV 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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 VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAY 10
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
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).

SEP 30
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

OCT 26
2020
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 17
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 7
2020
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 1
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 9
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 2
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical 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.

CRITICALPest 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 harborage. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MINOROther
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.

MAY 3
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 25
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 sanitize. Must maintain same.

JAN 18
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAY 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW AND 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

DEC 2
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.6.89LBS. $27.45.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

SERIOUSOther
* 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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

JAN 28
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

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

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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.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

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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.

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

MAY 20
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

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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)

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

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

OCT 29
2013
PASSED
0 violations

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