MAY 15
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DELICIAS MEXICANA RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 55/100
4148 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 15, 2025 · passed
12 of 20 inspections passed, 5 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
107
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING PAINT/DAMAGE ON HALLWAY WALL LEADING TO EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 202024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN WALK IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WITH ACCUMULATED TRASH, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
NOV 152023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE AND MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER AND SUPPORT BEAMS. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
DEC 152022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS (BEANS, DRIED ITEMS) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL COVERING SHELVING OF RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COOKING IMPLEMENTS STORED OUTSIDE IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT AS WELL AS TENT ON SIDEWALK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNATARILY REMOVED TENT AND GRILL DURING INSPECTION.
DEC 82022FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2022
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS (BEANS, DRIED ITEMS) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL COVERING SHELVING OF RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTED AND SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COOKING IMPLEMENTS STORED OUTSIDE IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT AS WELL AS TENT ON SIDEWALK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNATARILY REMOVED TENT AND GRILL DURING INSPECTION.
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OCT 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN SAME
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASE OF HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
MAY 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS 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 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
JUN 122018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 12
2018
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT,CARDBAORD FROM INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND TOILETROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER,END CAP ON LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA (CHIPS AND SALSA,DRINKS/MONEY)ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.
JUN 72018FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2018
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2176490 5/30/18 NOT CORRECTED #18 -STILL OBSERVED AN APPX "1/2-1" GAP ALONG REAR OUTSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA DOOR ALONG RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES .MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.#29-PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN OUTER AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE.DROPPINGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SEE VIOLATION #14.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
SEE VIOLATION #14
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT,CARDBAORD FROM INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA AND AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND TOILETROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER,END CAP ON LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA (CHIPS AND SALSA,DRINKS/MONEY)ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
MAY 302018FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2018
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED A CAN OF BEER UNDERNEATH ICE AND A CAN OF ENERGY DRINK PUSHED DOWN INTO ICE THAT IS STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (DRINKS,ICE WATER,ETC).MUST REMOVE CANS OF BEVERAGES AND ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.A CHEST FREEZER STORED IN REAR YARD WITH FROZEN (BEEF,CHICKEN,ETC)INSIDE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST STORE CHEST FREEZER INSIDE OF PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FURNANACE ,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON LEDGE AND FLOOR IN OUTSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO.APPX "1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR OUTSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA DOOR ALONG ALL SIDES AND FRAME.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/30/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2070156 7/20/17 NOT CORRECTED #30-ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS NOT GROCERY STORE BAGS.#32-SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE REPLACED.ALL WOODEN SHELVES ARE WATER DAMAGED.#41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN OUTER AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVER HEAD STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNIT,CARDBAORD FROM INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA AND AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,GRAFFITI IN TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER,END CAP ON LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA (CHIPS AND SALSA,DRINKS/MONEY)ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
JUL 202017PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS NOT GROCERY STORE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELVING UNIT IN DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE REPLACED. ALL WOODEN SHELVES MUST BE REPLACED DUE TO WATER DAMAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OUTER AREA MUST BE REMOVE TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 152016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. PILOT LIGHT INOPERABLE. PLUMBER ON SIGHT AT THIS TIME TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TANK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS WHERE NEEDED, AND RE-PAINT AREAS WHERE PAINT IS CHIPPING. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JUN 82016FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2016
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED COOK USE BARE HANDS WHEN PREPARING TORTILLAS ON THE GRILL. MUST REFRAIN FROM TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, MUST EITHER USE; GLOVES, WHITE TISSUE PAPER OR UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH(IN THE FIRST COMPARTMENT), RINSE(IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT) AND STORE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO AIR DRY. ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST ALSO BE SANITIZED IN THE THIRD SECTION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9- -15 ON REPORT# NOT CORRECTED: -30-INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STRORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE DEEP FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD ITEMS. -33-MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL, THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES AND THE AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND GREASE. -34- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOMS UNDER THE SHELVES. -35- OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. -45-INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS WHERE NEEDED, AND RE-PAINT AREAS WHERE PAINT IS CHIPPING. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ENCLOSED REAR OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT FOUND ON GROUNDS IN THIS AREA. MUST KEEP THIS AREA ORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FREE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JUL 242015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STRORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE DEEP FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL, THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES AND THE AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND GREASE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOMS UNDER THE SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
NOV 212014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
CRACKED ICE DISPENSING SCOOP. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
NOV 142014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION NOTED ON SURROUNDING GROUND AROUND GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN ALLEY. INSTD TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
CRACKED ICE DISPENSING SCOOP. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME
OCT 242014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
CRACKED ICE DISPENSING SCOOP. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
APR 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DUST/DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE. INSTD TO TO REMOVE AND ORGANIAZE AREA.
AUG 92013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE WALK IN COOLER HAS DIRTY SHLVING; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER BASEBOARDS ARE GREASY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KITCHEN A ND COOLER BASEBOARDS UNTIL THEY COME CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE REAR STORE ROOM FLOOR IS FULL OF LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
JUL 162012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR WALL PANEL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE LOOSE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME EQUIPMENT (CART, PROPANE TANKS AND OTHER ITEMS IN REAR ENCLOSED YARD; COVER ITEMS OR PLACE INSIDE OF ENCLOSED STORAGE UNIT INSIDE YARD.
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