EL PAISANO TACOS INC.

Chicago Health Dept

2429 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

16 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 7 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

105

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 10

2025

PASS 20 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGES SUCH AS (SHAKERS,BULK CONTAINERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOORS BEHIND A WALL OF COOLERS IN DINING AREA AND ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 : OBSERVED SEVERAL HEAVILY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND COUNTERS MUST REPLACE SOILED TOWELS AND STORE THEM IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP ,BOWLS AND SCOOPS STORED ON TOP RACK IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-102.11 : OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS AND AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

: 4-501.12 : OBSERVED SOILED,WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AND ON REAR PREP TABLES MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 : OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN SURFACE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 : OBSERVED POTS AND STORAGE BINS TO LARGE TO SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REMOVE POTS & BINS,PROVIDE A LARGER SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,WHEEL BASES,UNDERSIDES OF OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT ABOVE FRONT PREP COOLER,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICES ON THREADED FAUCETS AT MOPSINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 : MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DIRT FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 3

2025

FAIL 29 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR USAGE OF A STRAW.(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BUCKET STORED INSIDE OF SAID HAND SINK.MANAGER REMOVED BUCKET DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS DATED 12/2/25 INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REAR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 15LBS.-COOKED BEANS RANGING FROM 46.7F-46.9F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.15LBS.$35.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE & REMINDER ON BOARD MENU NOR A REMINDER ON CARRY-OUT MENUS ON CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(PRIORITY 7-38-005)COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED 3- PROBE THERMOMETERS NOT VERIFYING THE SCALING OF THE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES IN THE RANGE OF USE TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURES WHILE TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGES SUCH AS (SHAKERS,BULK CONTAINERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF A BLACK PLASTIC BIN OF POTATOES AND ON FLOOR OF SAME IN DINING AREA,ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,UNDER UNUSED GRILL TABLE AND LOWER SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA,ON INTERIOR LEDGES OF 1 & 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 3- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES IN TOILET ROOM IN VANITY,IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/3/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOORS BEHIND A WALL OF COOLERS IN DINING AREA AND ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON REAR FOOD & PAPER STORAGE SHELVES MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL HEAVILY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND COUNTERS MUST REPLACE SOILED TOWELS AND STORE THEM IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP ,BOWLS AND SCOOPS STORED ON TOP RACK IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS AND AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ON UNUSED GRILL TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOILED,WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AND ON REAR PREP TABLES MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED POTS AND STORAGE BINS TO LARGE TO SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REMOVE POTS & BINS,PROVIDE A LARGER SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,WHEEL BASES,UNDERSIDES OF OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT ABOVE FRONT PREP COOLER,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICES ON THREADED FAUCETS AT MOPSINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DIRT FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2611571 2/3/25 NOT CORRECTED-#58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

FEB 3

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES PICK UP READY-TO-EAT SANDWICHES WITH BARE HANDS BEFORE PLATING TO SERVE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES UTILIZE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. THE SANDWICH RAPIDLY HEATED TO 165 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD SHELVING AND REPLACE WITH A SHELVING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

FEB 6

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USE BARE HANDS TO PICK UP AND PLACE READY-TO-EAT CHOPPED LETTUCE IN A TOGO CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. THE MANAGER HAD THE EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS, PLACE GLOVES ON, AND DISCARD CHOPPED LETTUCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS AFFIXED TO WALLS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RACKS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

FEB 21

2023

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF BEING THAWED BY BEING LEFT OUT IN CARDBOARD BOX AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAWING SHOULD BE PERFORMED UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED COOKED MEATS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN OLD MARGARINE CONTAINERS AND OTHER SINGLE USE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ONLY IN FOOD GRADE, REUSUABLE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND FREEZER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINIUM FOIL BEING USED TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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APR 8

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

APR 1

2022

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS THE ONE DOOR FREEZER AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

FEB 19

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPlACE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE

DEC 10

2020

PASS 6 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PACKAGED CHEESE CAKE IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ACCORDINGLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

FOAM CUPS ARE USED TO STORE SOUP IN REAR KITCHEN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3-COMP SINK IS NOT LEVELED. WATER IS NOT SELF DRAINAGE IN SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO LEVEL SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOOD STAINS NOTED ON WALL NEXT TO FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

JAN 27

2020

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT AND PRODUCE ITEMS IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE MATERIALS.

APR 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD OR CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPOROPER TEMPERTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.... SKIRT STEAK @53.6F,COOKED REFRIED BEANS @57.0F, AND SEASONED PORK WITH PEPPERS @51.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL COLD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Facility Condition

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS, CHOPPED TOMATOES, ETC) IN PREP AREA AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IMPOPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS A 7 DAY MAXIMUM DISCARD OR EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE INCLUDING DESCRIPTION OF FOOD ITEM AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE ASTERICKING NEXT TO EACH ITEM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA WITH NO COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVILY ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON EXTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

APR 30

2018

PASS · 0 violations

APR 23

2018

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSREVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE SPILLED AND DRIPPING ON THE LID AND SPLASHED ON THE WALL BEHIND CONTAINER. THIS IS A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

JAN 11

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAY 25

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITZING SOLUTION USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTAINERS AND THEN PLACING THEM DIRECTLY IN THE DRYING RACK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP FOLLOWING MY REQUEST (WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100PPM). ALSO OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING KITCHEN CUTLERY IN THE VEGETABLE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL DISHES, UTENSILS, ETC. IN THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

HOT FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING HOT-HOLDING: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RICE WITH A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG LINER THAT HAS MELTED ALONG THE EDGES OF THE PAN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER USE A PLASTIC BAGS AS A LINER FOR ANY TYPE OF FOOD STORAGE, ESPECIALLY IN A HOT HOLDING CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEAT PRODUCTS STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 8

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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