GOMEZ TACOS REST.

Chicago Health Dept

3016 E 91ST ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

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

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

120

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN CRAWL SPACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY STRIP ABOVE SLICER AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND LEDGES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 16

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN CRAWL SPACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY STRIP ABOVE SLICER AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING, 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND LEDGES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 5

2024

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 28

2024

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLY STRIP FROM PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 3" GAP IN WALL AND 1" GAP ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT, 1/4" GAP UNDER OVERHEAD DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING INSIDE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON SHELVING UNITS, WIRING, BASES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

NOV 3

2023

PASS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND PIZZA PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

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OCT 27

2023

FAIL 20 violations 8 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA,STEAK,BEANS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:02 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

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)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP AND TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND PIZZA PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR LOWER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF AND IN CORNER UNDER STAIR CASE,IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE WALK IN COOLER,IN BASEMENT ON LEDGE AND MIXED IN WITH DIRT UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN TOILET ROOMS,DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/27/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND DOOR SWEEP WORN ON FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOP,MOP SINK NEXT TO DISH AND FOOD STORAGE RACK IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINET,GRILL & STEAM TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT LARGE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 12

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, DIRTY. THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS DEFROSTING AND CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE 1st COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE FRONT HAS A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGE AND/OR DIRTY CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN AS NEEDED. NOTED VENT COVERS DIRTY THROUGH OUT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTER IN THE REAR ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY AND/OR MISSING. MUST REPLACE AS NEEDED AND CLEAN.

FEB 4

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE LABEL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING A ICE COOLER TO STORE LARD DIRECTLY INSIDE UNIT WITHOUT PROPERLY PROTECTING. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROPERLY STORE LARD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

JAN 27

2020

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP THAT MAY OCCUR ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING ON TOP WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BACON 47F, SOUR CREAM 48F, DICED TOMATOES 50F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 48.9F, AND MAYONNAISE 49.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER STORED NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAG WAS PLACED ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED POT BEING USED AS A LADLE FOR PIZZA SAUCE STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE PROPER EQUIPMENT AS A LADLE AND CORRECTLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PIZZA DOUGH AND BAKED BREAD STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS IN THE PREP AREA. FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2268428 ON 2/22/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (51) 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER TO ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

FEB 22

2019

FAIL 16 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

3-301.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (CHEESE) WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS AND TO ALWAYS PROPERLY USE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER (TONGS, SPOONS, FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES) TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE FOOD HANDLER ON THE PROPER PROCEDURE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOR IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

3-302.11(A:1-2) OBSERVED RAW TURKEY BURGERS IN THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER STORED IN A CONTAINER NEXT TO A CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT CHOPPED LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SEPARATE ALL RAW FOOD CONTAINERS FROM READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS AND NEVER STORE RAW FOOD CONTAINERS NEXT TO READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS. MANAGER REMOVE THE CONTAINER OF RAW TURKEY BURGERS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE OVEN, ABOOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR, ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BOTTOM CABINETS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA , ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH RECEIPT OF SERVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REAR EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED TOILET LID MISSING ON THE TOILET IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.110 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JAN 9

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR PAINT SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME GREASE IN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS; CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED A SET OF LIGHTS NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK WITHOUT SHIELDS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR THAT SET OF LIGHTS.

JAN 27

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT AREA,AND CLEAN THE FLOORS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE CUSTOMERS DINNING AREA,OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

JAN 18

2017

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS,TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER,WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT AREA,AND CLEAN THE FLOORS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE CUSTOMERS DINNING AREA,OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

FEB 4

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENT COVERS IN THE DINIG AREA. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

NOV 19

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OP[ERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS TACOS,RICE BEANS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

FEB 19

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Facility Condition

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

A LIGHT SHIELD COVER MISSING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,MUST INSTALL

JUN 3

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

SMALL REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, MUST FAX REQUEST TO CDPH FOR REINSPECTION OF UNIT WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

COOKED PORK-76.5F AND COOKED BEEF-48.8F- ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES(NOT AGAINST THE WALLS).

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT AREAS(FRONT AND REAR)

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT (IN CLUDING BASEMENTS)ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, COB WEBS)

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP, DINING, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WASTELINE PIPE FOR WALK-IN COOLER IS ATTACHED TO A HOSE INSIDE UNIT WHICH IS DRIPPING INTO A BUS PAN ON THE FLOOR. MUST HAVE REPAIRMAN RE-ROUTE WASTELINE OR INSTALL AN EVAPORATOR. REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES FROM BOTH SECTIONS OF BASEMENT.

FEB 1

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS NOT BEING USED.MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT NOT USING AND CLEAN/ORGANIZE ANY REMAINING EQUIPMENT.TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.ALSO ORGANIZE CLUTTER/STORAGE UNDER STAIRS IN INSIDE REAR PORCH STORAGE AREA.

SEP 18

2012

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 11

2012

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 FRONT/REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS-1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JAN 30

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF -100F.TEMPERATURE SETTING OF UNIT WAS ADJUSTED BY MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 140F OR HIGHER DURING INSPECTION-CDI.

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/COOKED PIZZA MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT.(SAUSAGE PIZZA-105F,CHEESE PIZZA-113F,PEPPERONI PIZZA-111F).MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER. ALL 5 PPIECES WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER,COST APPROX $15.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

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.DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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.SEAL GAP/OPENING IN LOWER BASEBOARD BY OVEN.

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.STOVE IN REAR NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST ADJUST STOVE OR REMOVE STOVE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.

NOV 19

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 9

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE WRITING FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOM AND WALLS MUST BE LIGHT IN COLORING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A BIN/CONTAINER OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.

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