EL TACONZAZO.

Chicago Health Dept

5145 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

148

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 7

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURED OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: BEEF AT 74.5F, CHICKEN AT 51.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. MANAGER THAWING FROZEN BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN REFRIGERATOR). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON SIDE AND INSIDE OF FRYER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

APR 25

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REAR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLD UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP OF FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 18

2024

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (2LBS OF SHRIMP) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 60F LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL TCS FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED PORK BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING. MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLD UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP OF FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

UNDERNEATH AND SIDE OF FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREAES ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 6

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

2 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN STORAGE CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION: UNDERNEATH AND SIDE OF FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND SHELF UNDERNEATH, ALL SURFACES UNDERNEATH ALL CUTTING BOARDS, ALL PREP TABLES, KNIFE RACK, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING AROUND FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/31/22 REPORT 2563006 NOT CORRECTED: 15: FOUND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS IN A CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE. ADVISED TO ADD SIGN "NO SELF SERVICE" AT BEVERAGE COOLER, MAINTAIN. 37 : FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SPICES, RICE ETC). MUST LABEL FOODS WHEN STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN. 43 : FOUND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BULK SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN. 44: FOUND POTS AND PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORED. 47: FOUND TORN GASKET IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 49 : FOUND PAPER TOWELS LINED ON PREP SHELVES, AND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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AUG 31

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Inspector Comments: FOUND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS IN A CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE. ADVISED TO ADD SIGN "NO SELF SERVICE" AT BEVERAGE COOLER, MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SPICES, RICE ETC). MUST LABEL FOODS WHEN STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: FOUND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BULK SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: FOUND POTS AND PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IN LARGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: FOUND TORN GASKET IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: FOUND PAPER TOWELS LINED ON PREP SHELVES, AND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector Comments: FOUND NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/29/22. #58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090).( CITATION ISSUED)

AUG 29

2022

FAIL 16 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOUND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS IN A CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE. ADVISED TO ADD SIGN "NO SELF SERVICE" AT BEVERAGE COOLER, MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR THE UNDERCOOKED EGGS OR CARNE ASADA. MUST PROVIDE REMINDER & DISCLOSURE STATEMENT & ASTERISK NEXT TO EACH ITEM. IT APPLIES TO THE MENU BOARD ALSO. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SPICES, RICE ETC). MUST LABEL FOODS WHEN STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND TWO DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BULK SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND POTS AND PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IN LARGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN GASKET IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND PAPER TOWELS LINED ON PREP SHELVES, AND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/22/22 REPORT #2562520 (VIOLATION #58). MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090). CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 22

2022

FAIL 16 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR THE UNDERCOOKED EGGS OR CARNE ASADA. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM. IT APPLIES TO THE MENU BOARD ALSO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SPICES, RICE ETC). MUST LABEL FOODS WHEN STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND TWO DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BULK SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND POTS AND PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IN LARGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN GASKET IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND PAPER TOWELS LINED ON PREP SHELVES, AND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/31/21. REPORT #2497595: #47: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS #58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 31

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, 70.0F AT SINKS. INSTD TO HAVE SUFFICIENT/ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PROPER HOT WATER(100F AT HANDASH SINKS AND 120F AT 3-COMPARTMENT) WAS REPLENISHED/PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-39-030(C)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INTERIOR OF VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

NOV 19

2020

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 12

2020

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY, WATER ACCUMULATION IN BASIN OF SINK. ALSO, HANDWASH SINK BLOCKED WITH EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR SINK, HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE (NOT BLOCKED) AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED. CONTAINERS OF SALSA BEING STORED IN ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND NOT TO USE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING SHELVES, DOOR GASKETS, HANDLES AND CONDSENSORS/MOTORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN

APR 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

OBSERVED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 90.3F IN A POT ON TOP OF CARDBOARD LINED GRILL (GRILL NOT IN USE) IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER (OR 41F OR LESS) AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION # 22 FOR CITATION 3-501.16(A:2,&B).

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR: PORK @ 50.0F - 65.7F ; AND A BUS TUB FULL OF UNCOOKED STEAK @ 50.0F ON THE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Facility Condition

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON TCS FOODS IN LOWER INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, NOR IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD OR SELL BY DATE, NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM PREP DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON THE MENU BOARD NEXT TO THE EGGS. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM (EGGS) IT APPLIES TO ON THE MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC, WHITE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LIDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST STORE ALL TCS FOODS IN A COMMERCIAL GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER OR STORAGE BAGS, WITH LABELS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTERS AND ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROVES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT A FREQUENCY IN WHICH TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GRILL NOT IN USE IN REAR PERP AREA, LINED WITH CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL AS A LINER. MUST REMOVED. THE MATERIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED AS A LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

JUL 3

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT/REAR CUTTING BOARDS AND REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE HOOD/FILTERS NOT CLEAN IN THE FRONT, AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 30

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REGLUE THE PEELING BASEBOARD FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

AUG 22

2016

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F, AND THE DESSERT COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 50F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FLAN AND MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE DESSERT COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE DESSERT COOLER: FLAN AT 48.7F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: GROUND BEEF AT 48.4F, CHORIZO AT 47.3F, HAM AT 48.7F, LIVER AT 47F, PORK AT 47.8F, CUT TOMATOES AT 49.5F, CHICKEN AT 49.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED THE GYRO MACHINE USED FOR AL PASTOR TACOS NEXT TO THE COUNTER AREA WITH NO PROTECTION FROM THE PUBLIC. ALSO OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS STORED ON THE COUNTER WHERE THEY ARE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. MUST MOVE GYRO MACHINE OR INSTALL A SNEEZEGUARD OR BARRIER AND COVER OR MOVE TORTILLA CHIPS SO THAT THEY ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REGLUE THE PEELING BASEBOARD FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER IN THEM.

JUL 6

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE.

JUN 25

2015

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS, USING EXCESSIVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT CHEESE WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND PUT THE CHEESE ON A GORDITA. ALSO OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER HANDLING TOMATOES WITH HIS BARE HANDS WHILE SLICING THE TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES OR SPOONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OR SANITIZE WITH BLACK AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION, FOOD HANDLER DICING UNCLEAN TOMATOES WITH VISIBLE DIRT/DEBRIS TO BE USED FOR CONDIMENTS AND SALSA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH CONTINUOUS LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LOUD NOSE WHEN THE COLD FAUCET HANDLE IS TURNED ALL THE WAY OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED PLATES AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT INVERTED AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND YELLOW STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND DOWN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NOZZLES OF HORCHATA AND LIME MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A SHELF WITH SEASONINGS, CANNED GOODS STORED IN THE MIDDLE AND BLEACH STORED ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CHEMICALS SEPARATE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE.

NOV 24

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN FRONT COOKING AREA. REPAINT SHELVES SO THAT THERE IS NO CHIPPING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RIPPED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR NEED TO BE REPLACED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 17

2014

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND GARBAGE AROUND GARBAGE AREA. GARBAGE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1459248 DATED 4/29/14 #32 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY NON ABSORBANT WASHABLE CLEANABLE MATERIAL. #32 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT FRONT AND REAR HANDSINKS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF HAND SINKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TO ADJACENT GRILL AND FRYER. #32 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND BROKEN TILE ON COUNTER NEXT TO REGISTER. #40 OBSERVED BORKEN THERMOMETER IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR INSTRUCTED TO CHECK ALL THERMOMETERS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40 F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN FRONT COOKING AREA. REPAINT SHELVES SO THAT THERE IS NO CHIPPING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

APR 29

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ONLY USE NON ABSORBANT WASHABLE CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED AT FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS. INSTALL SP ASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF HAND SINKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FRONT ADJACENT FRILL AND FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN TILE COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR REGISTER. REPAIR BROKEN TILE AND RESTORE TILE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER NOT IS DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT REAR HANDSINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN FRONT REFRIGERATOR. CHECK ALL THERMOMETERS TO ENSURE THEY ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.

APR 9

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MANAGER,REMOVE ICE FROM CHEST ICE MACHINE AND HE CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS AND ARE STAINED

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF GREASE

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS OF GREASE NEAR STOVES AND ALONG WALL BASE

Minor Sanitation

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

1 CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR VENTILATION AT FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET HANDLE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA IS LOOSE MISSING A SCREW MUST REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREAS

NOV 23

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER HAS SOME PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS HAVE SOME GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTH.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH BOTH HOODS THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS SOME DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

JAN 23

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE SHELF AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLE ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE STOVE IN THE REAR AREA AND BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS, FRYER AND CABINET BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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 UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

MAY 16

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

IMPROPER CONTAINERS/GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPERLY DESIGNED EQUIPMENT. ALUMINUM FOIL ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STORAGE CABINETS. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13

2010

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 6

2010

FAIL 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS & PIPES OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,FRYER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,LIDS OF DRINK MACHINES,FILTERS,VENT IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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 FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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