FEB 9
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DELICIAS DE MARIA.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
3685 S ARCHER AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 9, 2026 · passed with conditions
3 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Cooked TCS Food held in walk-in cooler for more than 7 days, found 11 containers of soup, stew, beans, gravy and different meats stored in walk-in cooler for 15-30 days. Instructed not keep TCS Food in cooler for more than 7days counting prep day as day one. Priority violation 7-38-005. 40lbs of food discarded valued at $100.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler in prep kitchen not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Ladle in use held in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep according to health code, ie.
JAN 72025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2)NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COOKED RICE 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 16 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN AREA, STORING LIQUID DETERGENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JAN 82024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DISPLAY CASE NEAR COUNTER ON SIDE TABLE (COOKIES AND CAKE SLICES) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS WERE PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING THE INSPECTION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
APR 242023FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2023
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. EGGS). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 152022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO WIPE UPPER REAR INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVER FOUND ON WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER ON IT.
FEB 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOOD FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 22021FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 47.8F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41,0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN CORNER OF NORTH & EAST ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO DISH STORAGE SHELF.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP INTO ALL SINKS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN STOPPER IS RELEASED .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED,HOLE IN UPPER DOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOOD FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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