SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA BIZNAGA #2.

EAT. 80/100

3555-3557 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 10, 2026 · passed

6 of 7 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 10
2026
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN PREP ABOVE STORAGR SHELF AND IN 3557 SIDE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE IN-PREP AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.

MAR 28
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 5-205.15----LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLERS.---- 6-501.114---- ALL NECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BOTH BASEMENTS MUST ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. ALL OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-202.11--- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH AREA AT WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCES. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

MAR 21
2025
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, MEATS AND BEANS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE, SOME WITH NO DATES AND ALL OTHERS WITH PREP DATES ONLY. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED PORK NOTED WITH A PREP DATE LABELED OVER 7 DAYS FROM TODAYS DATE. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL NECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BOTH BASEMENTS MUST ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. ALL OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLERS.----MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE LEFT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK BETWEEN USE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH AREA AT WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCES. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-24-24 REPORT #2597980 NOT CORRECTED. #39-OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND DRY GOODS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BOTH BASEMENTS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES IN EACH BASEMENT.#43- OBSERVED SCOOPS IN THE DRY STORAGE BINS TO HAVE SCOOP HANDLES STORED IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF BINS AND IN PREPARATION COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE AREA SO HANDLES DO NOT CONTACT FOOD CONTENTS IN BETWEEN USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 24
2024
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND DRY GOODS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BOTH BASEMENTS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES IN EACH BASEMENT.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND CANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS IN THE PREPARATION COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE BINS TO HAVE SCOOP HANDLES STORED IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF BINS AND IN PREPARATION COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE AREA SO HANDLES DO NOT CONTACT FOOD CONTENTS IN BETWEEN USE.

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

OBSERVED GREY SHELF IN WALK IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE TO BE HEAVILY CORRODED AND FLAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELF TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EAISLY CLEANABLE, CORROSIVE-RESISTANT SURFACE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WHITE MICROWAVE OVER THE PREPARATION COOLER IN PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED ON THE SIDES AND ROOF OF INTERIOR AND TWO (2) OVEN INTERIORS AND SURFACES BELOW BURNERS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED INSIDE AND BELOW THE BURNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BATHROOM DOORS OF BOTH CUSTOMER BATHROOMS TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS FOR EACH BATHROOM.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRAINS SPILLED ON THE FLOOR BELOW AND BEHIND THE TWO (2) CHEST FREEZERS IN 3557 BASEMENT AT BASE OF STAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRAINS.

OCT 20
2023
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

THE INTERIOR NON-FOOD OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS AND ICE CHUTE ARE NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NEED TO PROVIDE LID FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE GENDER WASHROOMS

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS A SMALL OPENING/LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE ISSUE; FOOD IS STORED UNDER THE LEAKAGE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES JUST EXPIRED(OCTOBER 5,20223). INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATE, VALID ONLY FOR THREE YEARS.

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APR 21
2022
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZER), BOTTLED SODAS, UTENSILS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTEWATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 9
2021
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED OPEN, UNCOVERED PITCHERS OF WATER IN THE DINING ROOM WITH CUSTOMER ACCESSIBILITY. MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE PROTECTIVE COVERINGS.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE WASHROOM STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN CRATES AS SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE MICROWAVE OVEN, OR CARDBOARD AS EQUIPMENT CONTAINERS UNDER THE GRILL. ALL MUST BE WASHABLE MATERIAL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

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