LA CASA DEL PUEBLO.

Chicago Health Dept

1834 S BLUE ISLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026); 4 critical violations across the last 12 months.

12 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 6

2026

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED WHERE WORN. OBSERVED BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 LEAK AT P-TRAP AT BASEMENT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN'

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

APR 29

2026

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDSINK OR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER HANDSINK. PIC PROVIDED HANDTOWELS AT BOTH SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES AND ON STORAGE UTENSILS, DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BY WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. APPROX 40-50 DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED WHERE WORN. OBSERVED BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT P-TRAP AT BASEMENT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN'

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OCT 30

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING, PUTTING ON GLOVES, SOME USING HAND SANITIZERS, BUT NONE OF THEM PROPERLY WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, TOUCHING CLEAN UTENSILS, TOUCHING THEIR BODY, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

THE REAR AND FRONT HAND WASHING SINKS HAD NO SOAP (THE REAR HAD HAND SANITIZER) FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAINING WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED LAYING IN THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN. -THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA PAINT IS CHIPPED AND HAS RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY, PEELING RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INTERIOR OF THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IS IN NEED OF SOME DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE BASEMENT/1ST FL WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRAFFITTI ON THE WALLS, CEILING, HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MIRROR IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT FIXED AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE WALK IN COOLER FREEZER HAS NO LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

NOV 4

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK ) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, JORGE HARO, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 35 MINUTES THROUGH INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE THREE-DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: HAM 50.2F, EGGS 55. F, MILK 48.7 F, CHOPPED ONION 52.2F, CHOPPED TOMATOES 48.9F, SGREDDED LETTUCE 46.4 TO 47F. MILK 47.7 TO 50.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (RICE, SALT SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES AND FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE VENTILATION COVER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 6

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FILLED WITH WATER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOUND ONLY TWO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES' ON SITE. FOUND 8 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER/ PIC WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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OCT 27

2023

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS BEEF AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 120F LOCATED IN REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED NEXT TO STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 4 LBS AT $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 53F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 20 LBS $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 5OF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN BASEMENT HALLWAY AND DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED FLIES ON A VARIETY OF SYRUPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FILLED WITH WATER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND ONLY TWO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES' ON SITE. FOUND 8 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER/ PIC WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

SEP 6

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

AUG 26

2022

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS (TORTILLA AND COOKED CHICKEN) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOODS AND NEVER TOUCH ANY READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS, PIPES AND STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AND ONE LARGE FLY FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE AND ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

APR 26

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN MEN OR WOMEN RESTROOMS OR AT THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ALL LOCATIONS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP ON SITE. NO CITATION GIVEN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP ON SITE. NO CITATION GIVEN.

MAR 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS FOR DRY STORAGE OF BEANS, SUGAR, AND RICE. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING WITH A PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE NECK OF THE FACUET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO TIGHTEN THE BOLT AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR OF THE HOT WATER CONNECTION(LEAKING).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE UTILITY MOP SINK DISCOLORED WITH PINK, AND BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN WALLS AROUND REAR DISH AREA(DUSTY), ALSO CLEAN REAR COOKING AREA WALLS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHT IN REAR OVER REAR COKING AREA IN FRONT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 8

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AT 1ST FL PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES ENTERING INTO REAR PREP AREA.

JAN 26

2018

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

PREMISES MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS PLATED BUFFET STYLE. CRITICAL VIOLATON 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AT 1ST FL PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES ENTERING INTO REAR PREP AREA.

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