MAY 22
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DONA NATYS TACOS.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
1815 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 22, 2025 · passed
4 of 10 inspections passed, 6 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
No thermometer provided to stand up prep cooler, instructed to provide in warmest part of cooler.
JUL 162024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE CHOPPING LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 2 POUNDS CHOPPED LETTUCE ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CHICKEN IN COOLER HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TRAINING IS CURRENT.
SEP 72023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD SEASONING STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FAN GUARD IN THE REACH-IN FOUR DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 92022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROOF OF VACCINATION WHILE DINING IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
AUG 272020PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2020
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN HOT OR COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL BLACK & GRAY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND LOOSE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE LOWER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER NEUTRAL STAFF TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 252020PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 25
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE, DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS, CHICKEN AND BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES ON BEEF AND DICED TOMATOES (50F) STORED IN A PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. $40 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND 3-DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, (52F) WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED, AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS IN HOT OR COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL BLACK & GRAY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND LOOSE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE LOWER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER NEUTRAL STAFF TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
APR 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A CONTAINER WITH COOKED STEAK AT 66.9F AND A CONTAINER WITH COOKED BEEF TRIPE AT 87.7F MUST MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS VALUE OF $204 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP ARA AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE WATER TEMPERATURE 77.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST OPERATE WITH CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. HOT WATER HAS BEEN RECOVERED DURING INSPECTION PIC TURN ON VALVE FROM UNDERNEATH HAND SINK HOT WATER AVAILABLE WATER TEMPERATURE 106.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUES-COS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP ARA AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#224042 ISSUED ON 11/19/18.#58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOODS ITEMS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD WITH NAME AND DATE (FIFO).
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS ON THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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