SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

INDIO COCINA MEXICANA.

BEAT. 35/100

3930 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 12, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 21 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
12 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE(S)/MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, SERVED AND/OR STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMENS PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING; SANITIZING CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 10PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND NOT TO USE. TAGGED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MODEL # AF-3D AND INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INSTEAD. AT THE CONCLUSION OF REPORT, MANAGER CHANGED SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND SANITARIAN OBSERVED SANITIZER READING AT 100PPM. EQUIPMENT IS NOW WORKING PROPERLY AND TAG WAS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM, SLICED TOMATOS AT 51.8F, AT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP TABLES AND COLD HOLD UNIT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 9
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

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

RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

DEC 20
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

OCT 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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 (CHICKEN, STEAK, EGGS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COLD COOLER, SUCH AS 2LBS OF BEANS AT 45.2F, 2LBS OF RICE AT 47.8F AND 3LBS OF PORK AT 47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (BEANS, RICE, AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

JUL 13
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER.s INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.

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JUL 8
2022
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN TAGGED PREP COOLER: HAM 51.1F, RED SALSA 48.3F, STEAK 45.1F, SOUR CREAM 45.5F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 TAGGED COOLER BEING USED AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.9F. COOLER REMAINS TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIORITY

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

4-502.13: OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER.s INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 6/27/22 REPORT 2559947 NOT CORRECTED- (25) 3-603.11: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU WITH COOKED TO ORDER ITEMS: EGGS, STEAK ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

JUN 27
2022
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT TORTILLAS, CHEESE, ONIONS, SLICED TOMATOES, AND TACOS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES AND PROPER FOOD HANDLING UTENSILS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES HELD AT 97.2F AND CHILE RELLENOS AT 64-68F IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED ABOVE ITEMS. 5LBS POTATOES, 8LBS CHILES. $50 TOTAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATTION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED ITEMS IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE: HAM 51F (4 LBS) , GUACAMOLE 57.4F (5LBS), BEEF 47F (10LBS), CHEESE 53.6F (3 LBS). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ABOVE ITEMS. TOTAL COST $200. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-38-005 (SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU WITH COOKED TO ORDER ITEMS: EGGS, STEAK ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 55.5F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTION BY CDPH. PRIORTY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER.s INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 10
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LARGE BULK FOOD ITEMS STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

DEC 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violations
NOV 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: 3 CONTAINERS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 2 SEPARATE PREP COOLERS RANGING FROM 52.0.F-55.2F, 2 BAGS OF COOKED RICE IN WALK IN COOLER 46.8F-49.9F , AND CONTAINER OF COOKED BEANS IN WALK IN COOLER AT 45.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES

MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTEINSILS UNTIL DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED BAGS OF COOKIES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON FRONT COUNTER AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ALLERGENS, ETC.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF WEST EXIT DOOR AND 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EAST EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE: LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED POTATOES AT 111.2F, CHICKEN SOUP AT 121.1F, AND BEANS AT 130.9F AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO NOTED CONTAINERS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OVERFLOWING AND STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AT COLD LINE OF PREP COOLER: CONTAINER OF BEAN SPROUTS AT 64.6F, CONTAINER OF VEGETABLE PATTY AT 48.9F, AND CHICKEN SOY PATTIES AT 52.2F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW DURING RECEIVING, STORING. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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

ALL COOKED FOOD IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

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

IMROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALL TILE MISSING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOV 21
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. KNIVES CAN NOT BE STORED BETWEEN REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTIAN.

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

2 LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 1
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

ICE CHUTE ON ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS AROUNF THE WATER HEATER IN NEED OF CLEANIG TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIAN

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

WALLS IN DISH AREA AND WATER HEATER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 22
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS LOCATED IN A COOLER AT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA (FLAN, RICE PUDDING ETC.) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT ORIGIN OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

OBSERVED RUST ON LOWER SHELVES ON PREP COUNTER WITH MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS ON A COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL IN POOR REPAIR WITH WARN OUT GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

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

CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS AND THE FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

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

FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 8
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS AT FRONT COUNTER (EMPANANDAS, GELATINS) NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.

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

REPLACE WORN, DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR OF PREP AREA.

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

FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN SAME AND REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES. FLOOR WITH WATER ACCUMULATION UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.

JUN 27
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. IMPROPER FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND USE PROPER PEST CONTROL DEVICES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, BEEF, ETC). MGR ON DUTY'S CERTIFICATE IS NOT VALID, EXPIRED. INSTD TO HAVE CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

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

PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS AT FRONT COUNTER (EMPANANDAS, GELATINS) NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.

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

REPLACE WORN, DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR OF PREP AREA.

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

FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN SAME AND REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES. FLOOR WITH WATER ACCUMULATION UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.

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

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FEB 27
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT AT WALK IN COOLER AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING AND OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. AIR VENTS IN REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 14
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT IN NEED OF SHEILDING IN DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENET SINK P-TRAP. MUST REPLACE PLASTIC P-TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 24
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 CABINETS UNDER THE STOVE HAS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE.

MINORSanitation
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 VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND HALLWAY BY THE TOILET ROOMS.

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