DELICIAS MEXICANA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

4148 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

21 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

112

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 4

2026

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BEEF IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLY STRIP FROM PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP STORED INSIDE BULK BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 15

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 20

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WITH ACCUMULATED TRASH, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

NOV 15

2023

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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DEC 8

2022

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OCT 18

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN SAME

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Other

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 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

JUN 12

2018

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 7

2018

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

SEE VIOLATION #14.

Serious Other

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

MAY 30

2018

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

JUL 20

2017

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 15

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUN 8

2016

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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).

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUL 24

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 21

2014

PASS 4 violations

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 OF FRYERS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

CRACKED ICE DISPENSING SCOOP. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

NOV 14

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

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 OF FRYERS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

CRACKED ICE DISPENSING SCOOP. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME

OCT 24

2014

PASS 4 violations

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 OF FRYERS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

CRACKED ICE DISPENSING SCOOP. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

APR 29

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALK IN COOLER HAS DIRTY SHLVING; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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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