D CHILE.

Chicago Health Dept

3443 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

12 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Nov 2020.

Last inspected Nov 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 10

2020

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST 1-DOOR WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE NEEDS TO BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEANUP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEANUP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMANL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, ALONG THE BASEBOARDS, AND IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 20

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 17

2018

FAIL 0 violations

JUN 22

2018

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD (SHREDDED LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACE ON PLATED FOOD.NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS OR PLASTIC GLOVES.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL SINKS HAND SINK WATER TEMPERATURE IS 72.3F,3- COMPARTMENT SINK 90.3F AT THIS TIME.MINIMUM 85.0F AT HAND SINK AND 110.0F FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED A LARGE STAINLESS STEEL BOWL INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND A LARGE GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.BOWL AND GARBAGE CAN WAS REMOVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,RICE,CHICKEN,ETC) MUST PROVIDE AND POST FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2088601 9/21/17 NOT CORRECTED#38-HAND SINK NEEDED IN THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

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

MUST PROVIDE WORKING LOCKS ON BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN DINING AREA OR MOVE INSIDE OF PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE/PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES ,PREP COOLERS,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,KNIFE CADDY,WINDOW SILLS,MICROWAVE,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN COOLERS,MOPSINK BASIN,PIPES ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND BASE BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DINING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR,ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREA AND CASHIER SERVICE COUNTER,REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN AN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 21

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. FLAT TOP GRILL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. HANDSINK IS NEEED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 14

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZR IN REAR OF PREMISES OF HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UPAND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS UNSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PRE COOLER IN PREP AREA

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET,MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES UPON NEXT INSPECTION

DEC 18

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER THE GRILL. OBSERVED INSIDE OF PREP COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENT NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MEATS. BEANS, RICE AND SLICED VEGETABLES IN THE PREP COOLER AND 2 TWO DOOR REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATORS TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED ICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELF UNDER GRILL WITH CLUTTER, FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINING AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN FOOD PREP IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 29

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM AND INTERIOR OF DOORS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

AUG 18

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

LARGE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 54.9F. CONDENSOR APPEARS TO BE LEAKING. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER COOLERS ON SITE UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

CONTAINER OF COOKED CHORIZO AT 50.9F, CONTAINER OF COOKED BEANS AT 50.1F IN PREP COOLER. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM AND INTERIOR OF DOORS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STOED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESINGATED AREA.

MAY 28

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

THE RAW WOOD BASEBOARDS HAVE GAPS AT THE BOTTOM WHERE FOOD CAN GET STUCK, SEAL THE RAW WOOD AND CAULK THE CRACKS TO FACILITATE EASY CLEANING.

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