Chicago Health Dept
1113 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).
12 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
4-402.12: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LEFT, LOWER FLOOR IN THE VENTILATION STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL PEST ENTRY/HARBOR POINTS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 EMPTY CANS OF TOMATOES STORED ON A SHELF IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS, SMALL AND BIG FLIES ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE WALLBASES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, FLOORS NEAR THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, IN THE OFFICE. APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED NEAR THE EMPTY CANS OF TOMATOES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 4 BIG FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ANF THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFEECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LEFT, LOWER FLOOR IN THE VENTILATION STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL PEST ENTRY/HARBOR POINTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED AT THE END OF THE WALK THROUGH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 EMPTY CANS OF TOMATOES STORED ON A SHELF IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
3-501.16(A)(2)NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PORK 44.4F, GOAT 44.4F, SALSA 45.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 GALLONS AND 955 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $ 3530.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17 OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, SALSA)NOT PROPERLY DATED AND STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN A COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
4-301.11 OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.5F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (SALT SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
6-501.111 FOUND APPROX. NOTED 40-50 SMALL FLIES IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-603.15: **C** Washing, Procedures for Alternative Manual Warewashing Equipment OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA'S,ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting FOUND NO LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT DISPENSING SINK AND REAR PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND MENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 74F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT DISH/DISPENSING AREA AND REAR PREP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE PF VIOLATION.
FOUND IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF CARNITAS RANGING FROM 125F - 130F LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA UNDER HEAT LAMP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS SAID FOOD ITEM AT 60LB COST $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND APPROX. 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTES 4 LARGE FLIES AND 5 SMALL FLIES IN SAID AREA. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA'S,ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FOUND WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM THAT IS CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER USE SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OPEN. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE LIDS AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND NO LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2556801 CONDUCTED ON 06/06/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-202.15 OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 2-102.13 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
6-202.15 OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.
6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
FOUND CARNITAS (104F-121.3F) IN THE HOT HOLDING AND CHICHARRONES WITH MEAT (81.3F) IN A FOIL PAN ON THE COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 23LBS VALUED AT $230.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA'S,ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT
OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER EQUIPMENT
THE WALLS BEHIND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD IN THE PREP, ELECTRICAL ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HANDSINK BETWEEN SINK AND COFFEE POT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTING BLOCK STAINED/PITTED. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA'S,ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN.
THE WALLS BEHIND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD IN THE PREP, ELECTRICAL ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CEERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED MARCH 7, 2019 NOT VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. THE SUMMARY WAS BLOCKED BY CANS OF JALEPENO PEPPERS STACKED IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HANDSINK BETWEEN SINK AND COFFEE POT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTING BLOCK STAINED/PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, SALSA'S,ETC. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CLEAN PIPING OF 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD PARTICLES.
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD PARTICLES.
CLEAN WALL OF SPLASHES AT REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND ADJACENT ROOM WHERE CONTAINERS OF FAT ARE HELD.
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