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YOUR CALL

Fiesta Burger Heaven, Inc.

7832 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
59/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
11 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-06
Pass Rate
61%
4 failures
Score
59/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2026-03-06)
Failed 4 inspections (2025, 2024, 2020...)
Other issues found across 10 inspections
Food Storage & Handling issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 63×
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Other critical 10×
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Temperature serious
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Facility Condition minor
2026-03-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2025-04-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-04-01 Fail Canvass
8
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF IN WALK IN COOLER AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE & DUST BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CEILING FAN IN LOBBY,WINDOW BLINDS,DUST BUILD UP FROM REGISTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER .

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT DOOR IN LOBBY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEAR UNUSED ICE MACHINE,REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND SIDE PREP AREA/STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594172 5/8/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE...

2024-05-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
12
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT SODA STATION MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE, GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES, WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR REGISTER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS, CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

2024-04-29 Fail Canvass
13
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMER RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT SODA STATION MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE, GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES, WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS, CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR REGISTER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-04-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD IN THE FRONT FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL COVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DETACHED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2022-05-02 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVER AND SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM AND AT ENTRY TO PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND SODA CADDY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND FRONT PREP TABLE.

2021-02-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE STORED INSIDE BULK SUGAR CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT PREP SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM, LOOSE CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE AREA, MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-04-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
10
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET BASE IS LOOSE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR (3- COMP AND OFFICE)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LIGHT SHIELDS,CEILING FANS IN LOBBY AREA,VENTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP / DISH WASHING AREAS AND NEAR ICE MACHINE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA,TOILET ROOM .

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

nspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AND CASHIER AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-04-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

critical Food Storage & Handling

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,RICE,GRAVY,HAM,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:45 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WEARING GLOVES AND TOUCHING DOOR HANDLE OF WALK IN COOLER,TURNED ON FAUCET HANDLES AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACED GLOVED HANDS UNDER RUNNING WATER AND THEN TOOK OUT 4- SLICES OF BREAD FROM BAG AND PLACED INTO TOASTER WIT...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 5LBS. COOKED RICE AT 51.2F INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY PIC.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)APPX. 5LBS.$5.(COS)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,ON EXTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER,ON UPPER DOOR JAM IN TOILET ROOM,ON BAG OF ONIONS.MUST REMOVE LIVE FLIES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES O...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED PLASTIC GLOVES NOT BEING USED PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED PIC ON PROPER USAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET BASE IS LOOSE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP / DISH WASHING AREAS AND NEAR ICE MACHINE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA,TOILET ROOM .

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AND CASHIER AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LIGHT SHIELDS,CEILING FANS IN LOBBY AREA,VENTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR (3- COMP AND OFFICE)

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2020-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP / DISH WASHING AREAS AND NEAR ICE MACHINE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA,TOILET ROOM .

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AND CASHIER AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LIGHT SHIELDS,CEILING FANS IN LOBBY AREA,VENTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR (3- COMP AND OFFICE)

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-02-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THOSE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER THAT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CIT...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF.

2018-02-27 Pass Complaint
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR REGISTER AND BEHIND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

2018-01-29 Pass Complaint
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR REGISTER AND BEHIND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

2017-09-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-09-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005 (A)

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATE 25 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ABOVE POTATO STORAGE RACK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS MEAT BALL IN WALK-IN COOLER HAD NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE. OBSERVED GRAIN/SEASONING BULK CONTAINERS STORED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT HAD NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARDS USED AS SHELVING LINERS INSIDE A STAND UP FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND ON SHELVES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE MOP STORED IN A MOP BUCKET FILLED WITH SOILED WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGNG OR INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

2015-03-27 Pass License
1
minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT LINE UNDER BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
63
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurant
70
Ceres Food Group
25
Studio Movie Grill

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