Chicago Health Dept
1104 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
11 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2026.
HOLES IN WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. FRAME OF REAR EXIT DOOR DAMAGED. INST TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT DISHWASH HANDSINK. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT CLOSET NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT 2593523 DATED 4/26/24 FOR #60 -NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PRODUCE (RIGHT SIDE) WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577953 ON 6/27/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 47 -NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PRODUCE (RIGHT SIDE) WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577953 ON 6/27/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 47 -NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PRODUCE (RIGHT SIDE) WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.11 NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PRODUCE (RIGHT SIDE) WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PRODUCE (RIGHT SIDE) WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM (LEFT SIDE) DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE. OBSERVED ROP BEING USED FOR BRAISED PORK WHICH WAS STORED IN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE HACCP PLAN WHICH IS APPROVED BY CDPH. FOOD HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $40.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE VARIANCE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY (RICE, BEANS, DRY CHILI).
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON RIGHT (OUT)SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD AND ON WALL NEXT TO HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED DAMAGED VENTILATION IN CEILINGS IN RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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