GOLDEN TEARDROPS.
2101-2103 N CALIFORNIA AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 302025PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-401.11: **C** Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING AT PREP TABLE DRINKING FROM A SODA WITHOUT A LID AND PLACING THAT CUP ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
4-202.16: OBSERVED PLASTIC USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACK AT BAR, NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL ON PREP EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NOTED RUSTED STORAGE RACK AT BAR, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN
4-101.17: OBSERVED NEXT TO 1ST FLOOR BAR DISH MACHINE RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES NOTED WOOD IN SAID STORAGE AREA TO BE WATER DAMAGED AND HAVE MOLD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD. TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER, ENCRUSTED WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SO SURFACES CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
4-602.13: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
6-201.13: OBSERVED WOODEN FLOOR IN PREP AREA WARPING WHERE PAINT COATINGS HAS PEELING OFF WOOD IS EXPOSED AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. I.E DEEP FRYER WHEELS DIGGING INTO WRAPING WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2-102.13: 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.
MAY 282025FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE EGGS WERE COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, DANIEL SNOWDEN, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY HALFWAY THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING AT PREP TABLE, DRINKING FROM A SODA WITHOUT A LID, AND PLACING THAT CUP ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS AT 72.5F AND 69.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100°F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PLASTIC USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACK AT BAR, NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL ON PREP EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NOTED RUSTED STORAGE RACK AT BAR, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NEXT TO 1ST FLOOR BAR DISH MACHINE RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES NOTED WOOD IN SAID STORAGE AREA TO BE WATER DAMAGED AND HAVE MOLD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD. TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER, ENCRUSTED WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SO SURFACES CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED WOODEN FLOOR IN PREP AREA WARPING WHERE PAINT COATINGS HAVE PEELING OFF WOOD IS EXPOSED AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. I.E. DEEP FRYER WHEELS DIGGING INTO WRAPING WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2590487 CONDUCTED ON 3/05/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED(55) 6-501.12: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 52024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.12: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
FEB 262024FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2580690 DATED 8-24-23. VIOLATION 51.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 242023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES.
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JUN 232023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES.
OBSERVED 2 CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
JUN 292022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE CUTTING RAW ONIONS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS FOR A READY-TO-EAT FOOD PRODUCT (PICO DE GALLO SALSA). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES CANNOT HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 61.3F, FISH AT 55.6F, CREMA SAUCE AT 77.1F, PICO DE GALLO AT 55.8F, CUT WATERMELON AT 57F, OCTOPUS AT 48.7F, GROUND BEEF AT 51.1F, AND PASTOR PORK AT 49.5F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (CEVICHE) AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT WATERMELON AND OCTOPUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/10/21 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 102021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
AUG 32021FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
OCT 282019FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,MIRRORS,HALLWAY WALL LEADING TO 2ND FL.1ST FL. PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/28/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER ON 2ND FL.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINET.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER 2ND FL. DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA AND UNDER DUMP SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT ,2ND FL. FURNACE AREA STORAGE CLOSETS.
MUST CLEAN WALL VENT IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA.OUTSIDE OF FURNACE ROOM
OCT 252018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OCT 232018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
4-501.114 OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND THE BASEMENT BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH MACHINES SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED COLD HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.6F, CUT TOMATOES AT 47-50F, CHEESE AT 49.3F, HOT DOGS AT 44.6F, CUT MELON AT 50.7F, EGGS AT 46.2F, SHRIMP AT 45.3F, COOKED POTATOES AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
4-301.11 OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR GUACAMOLE AND SALSA STORED IN A CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLEGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUL 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
- FOUND 15LBS OF BREAKFAST TACOS (EACH CONTAIN EGG, CHEESE) UNDER A HEAT LAMP IN THE KITCHEN AT A TEMPERATURE OF 107.6F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. FACILITY DISCARDED SAID FOODS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOUND 17LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50F AND 18LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 48F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION 21.
- FOUND NO REMINDER ON MENUS (DISCLOSURE IS ON MENUS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL APPROPRIATE MENU ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK (OR OTHER CLEAR SYSTEM ASSOCIATING FOOD ITEMS WITH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- FOUND IN USE FOOD UTENSILS BEING STORED IN SANITIZER WATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER.
- FOUND UNWRAPPED PRESET TABLEWARE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION BY WRAPPING OR COVERING AND TO MAINTAIN.
- OBSERVED THE WOOD SHELF NEXT TO THE 1ST FLOOR BAR DISH MACHINE TO BE WET AND HAVE WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 22017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND SINK DRAINS IN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY FROM ALL SINK DRAINS. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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