MAR 16
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KIE-GOL-LANEE COMIDA TRADICIONAL OAXAQUENA.
EAT. 79/100
5004 N SHERIDAN RD · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 16, 2026 · passed
8 of 13 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR IN THE REAR MEZZANINE STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES INCLUDING BAR STAFF MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 312025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LID FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER/BIN IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL TOP/LID OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
MAR 262024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES IS USED AS STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, OFFICE CLOSET AND INSIDE FURNACE ROOM.
JUL 132023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN BOTH REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND LEVEL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 62022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT THE PREP AREA AND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SALAD REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN SALAD REACH IN COOLER.
JAN 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOOD: COOKED RICE WITH MIXED COOKED VEGETABLES STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 48.9F, RICE PAN HAD A LABLE OF 1-25-21 TO 1-26-2021. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 8,VALUE 10 DOLLARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ADDITONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN DISH ROOM. UNABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN WALL UNDER MOP SINK WAS REPAIRED WITH CEMENT,WHICH PRESENTLY IS CRACKED,UNEVEN WITH ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE OR PROVIDE WALL TILES. ALSO BROKEN CAULKING WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MOP SINK AND WALLS. REMOVE REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
SEP 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES OF THE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEA KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND PROCEDURE FOR REPSONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS SHOULD BE LABELED WITH 7 DAY DATE OF CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ON MENU FOR STEAK. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR ALL POTENTIALLY UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK ITEMS SUCH AS FLOUR AND SUGAR WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK DIRT ON CAULK OF 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN KITCHEN NEAR SWING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT ON BACK PORCH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE ENVIRONMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
MAR 292018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED PEELING ON THE TORTILLA MAKER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND/OR REPLACE
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED SOME LIGHT BULBS WITH MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AT ALL BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE U-JOINT OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 152017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 15
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING RE GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE DISH ROOM
JUN 82017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2017
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE) NOT MAINTAINED.PINK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING FROM UPPER PART OF THE UNIT TO ICE CUBES AT ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER,NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN UTENSILS AT DISH ROOM MUST BE INVERTED.CLEAN DISHES ON HALLWAY/DINING ROOM IN PUBLIC VIEW MUST BE COVERED OR INVERT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE DIRTY GREASE ALUMINUM FOIL INSIDE THE OVEN.NO ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELVES AND OVENS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING RE GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE DISH ROOM
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN GROUT,AND GROUT WITH BLACK SLIME ON WALL BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EAST WALL,NEED TO CLEAN AND RE-CAULK AREA.
SEP 262016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 26
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE/COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 222016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2016
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION/BAR AREAS NOT SEPARATED FROM CUSTOMERS. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATION/DOOR ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT BAR AREAS. MUST SHIELD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE/COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
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