JUL 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
EGGHOLIC/ TACO PROS.
BEAT. 29/100
833 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 14, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO Certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( rice, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Cooked food ( chicken ) held in walk-in cooler for more than 24hrs with no discard date, Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using disposable plastic spoons in food production, Instructed to use proper utensil.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Missing sink stoppers at front kitchen 3-comp sink, Instructed to obtain.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
No food handler training for kitchen staff. Instructed to obtain.
JUN 42024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EGGS AT 66F, COOKED RICE AT 49-62F, AND POTATO SAMOSAS AT 73F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE-BY DATE. THE RICE WAS PREPARED ON 5/28/24. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT TO USE OR DISCARD ALL DATE-MARKED TCS FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS, USING THE PREP DATE AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES HAS ONLY 1 PEST INSPECTION REPORT FROM THE PAST YEAR IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS FROM THE PAST YEAR. MUST PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT AND MAINTAINS IT IN THE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER STORED ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
SEP 252023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA MADE INACCESSIBLE BY TEA POT BEING STORED IN HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN AN OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE MANOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 71.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHBOWL SINKS MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT BAR, AND ON WALLS OF PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2581849 DATED 9/18/2023: "OBSERVED 9 LIVE ROACHES IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR STAIRS AND WHERE LOAVES OF BREAD AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED." OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT BAR, PREP AREA, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
show all 13 inspections →
SEP 182023FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2023
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 9 LIVE ROACHES IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR STAIRS AND WHERE LOAVES OF BREAD AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 71.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHBOWL SINKS MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT BAR, AND ON WALLS OF PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2564644 DATED 9/30/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 302022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM TOILET BOWLS TO BE SOILED WITH URINE AND DIRTY, IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC WOMEN TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED TOILET TISSUE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
MAR 242022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES.
JUL 162021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 16
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
JUL 92021FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2021
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT 2 OUT OF 2 HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR. ALSO NOTED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN DISH/ FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 3 ROACHES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. FACILITY MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, SANTIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
JAN 142020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 14
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE PARTY ROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES, CHAIRS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN
JUN 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, SPICES,ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN FOOD PREP AREA. Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks used for indoor wall construction shall be finished and SEALED to provide a SMOOTH, nonabsorbent, EASILY CLEANABLE surface. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST COVER EXPOSED CEILING RAFTERS AND DUCT VENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
DEC 62018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AND EXPOSED CEILING RAFTERS IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (SEALED AND NONABSORBENT).
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →