DEC 11
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2419 W 14TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 11, 2025 · passed
12 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ALL HAVE RUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS TO MAINTAIN A RUST-FREE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE PAN/POT STORAGE RACKS NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD TO SEPARATE THE SINK FROM THE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
DEC 62024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS WITH MINOR DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
DEC 112023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 11
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
DEC 42023FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 4
2023
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND PANEL IN ICE MACHINE WIH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF A UNKOWN PINK SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2456818 CONDUCTED ON 11/19/2020. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING IS MISSING ON THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COVING IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 192020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING IS MISSING ON THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COVING IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY.
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NOV 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CHLORINE LEVEL OF 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SO THAT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZES PROPERLY AT A CHLORINE LEVEL OF 50-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING IS MISSING ON THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COVING IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY.
APR 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CUSTOMER RESTROOMS IN THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT, NO BARRIER KEEPING THE CUSTOMERS FROM WALKING THRU THE PREP KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER, MEANTIME YOU WIL NEED TO POST SIGN/NOTICE IN FRONT AUTHORIZED PERSONAL ONLY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE DISH WASHER, WAIT STAFF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 232017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT COOKING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JUN 222016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 22
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR A HAIR NET AND MAINTAIN.
APR 142015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN NORTH WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE.
APR 22015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET IN PREP AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SOUTHWEST STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN GAS METER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1358276 ON 5-28-14. 38-NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. RECOMMEND OPERATOR TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN NORTH WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 282014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. RECOMMEND OPERATOR TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER.
AUG 82013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR PREP AREA/GARAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NEED TO CLEAN CLUTTER IN SIDE GARAGE.
SEP 292011FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2011
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS 25- 30 IN THE FRONT STORE ROOM AND 40- 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. ALSO THE SIDE DOOR GOING INTO THE GARAGE HAS A ONE INCH INCH GAP UNDER THE DOOR AND AROUND THE FRAME. NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT PROOFED. CALL YOU PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO COME HERE TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE ON THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOMS PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
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