Chicago
56
YOUR CALL

LA Catedral Cafe

2500 S Christiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
56/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
22
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-30
Pass Rate
64%
2 failures
Score
56/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-30
Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2018)
Sanitation issues found across 59 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 59×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-10-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE THE DUST AND GREASE.

2024-12-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: IN PREP COOLER: GREEN SALSA 54.9F, RED SALSA 48.2.2F, MILK AND HALF AND A HALF MIXTURE FOR FRENCH TOAST 48.2 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 5.3 GALLONS OF PRODUCT WORTH $35.00. MUST HAVE C...

minor Sanitation

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

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

2023-12-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: IN PREP COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN 60.9F, GREEN SALSA 50.9F, RED SALSA 50.2F IN WALK IN COOLER: NUMEROUS CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHORIZO AND POTATOES 46.6F (DATED 11/28/23) IN UPRIGHT...

minor Sanitation

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

TORN DOOR GASKET ON UPRIGHT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

CARDBOARD LINING INBETWEEN FRYER AND WALL. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANABILITY AND MONITORING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER NOT CLEAN, EXCEESIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2023-09-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND ALSO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION ISSUED

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS(RICE, BEEF) IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIOR...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRANOLA, ALMONDS AND OATMEAL OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AREA AND BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALSO IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

2022-12-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-11-28 Fail Short Form Complaint
1
minor Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2567589 DATED: 7/18/2022 NOT CORRECTED; #40 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (INCLUDING WAIT STAFF) MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. #53 NO COVER OBSERVED ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM...

2022-07-18 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WASHROOMS OR AT HANDSINKS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS (INCLUDING WAIT STAFF) MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AREA AND BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVER OBSERVED ON THE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER ON IT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING WAIT STAFF MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

2020-11-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FREEZER GASKETS AND DOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.

2019-04-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED TO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (TOMATOES, 51.1 DEGREE F, TURKEY, 53.2 DEGREE F, LETTUCE 55.4 DEGREES F, HAM, 53.6 DEGREE F) AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER/COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.7 IN KITCHEN/COOK AREA OF THE FACILITY. INFORMED MANAGER THAT COOLER NOT MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES OR BELOW. FACILITY HAS ON SITE MAINTENANCE TO WORK ON COOLER, A...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRATES AND WOODEN BOXES BEING USED TO STORE VARIOUS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-02-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY WAY TO DISH WASHING AREA FROM PUBLIC IN OVERFLOW ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AND UPPER WALL TRIM NEAR FRONT 3- COMP SINK,ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT PREP AREA AND CEILING LEADING TO BASEMENT,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK.

2018-02-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER.OBSERVED DISH WASHER PULL OUT CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE AND THEN HANDLED DIRTY DISHES AND WENT BACK TO HANDLING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIB...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA DRAINLINE PIPE IS LEAKING HEAVILY ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON.ALSO NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR DISH WASHING HAND SINK AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 2ND FL. TOILET ROOM HAND SINK.REP...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR DOOR.MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY WAY TO DISH WASHING AREA FROM PUBLIC IN OVER...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AND UPPER WALL TRIM NEAR FRONT 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL OUTLET IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND FILTERS AT HOO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN MIDDLE AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK,A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK 1ST FL.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2017-04-05 Pass Canvass
8
minor Sanitation

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

NO GROCERY BAGS ARE ALLOWED TO STORE OR WRAP FOOD IN. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND WRAP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. ALL SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL D...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGEE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-12-15 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ARE,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA

2016-04-07 Pass Short Form Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(LAS QUECAS).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE GREASE AND BUILD-UP IS PRESENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND COVER ALL UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AND ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN COMPARTMENTS OF UNUSED UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES, REGARDLESS OF TITLES, HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2016-02-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED IMPROPERLY IN CONTAINER(ABOVE THE COOLING LINES) INSIDE CONDIMENT SECTION OF REFRIERATED PREP TABLE AND AT 75.6F AND 56.6F. ALSO FOUND CUT LEAFY GREENS IN REAR DINING ROOM STORED ON AN UNREFRIERATED DISPLAY STATION SITTING...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP FOUND AT DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE SAME HAND WASHING FACIITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SOAP AT THIS SINK, WHICH MUST ALSO BE KEPT CLEAN(FREE OF FOOD SCRAPS), A...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED IN CLEAR VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION OR ID PROVIDED TO VERIFY CERTIFIED MGR. SERIOU VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(LAS QUECAS).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE GREASE AND BUILD-UP IS PRESENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND COVER ALL UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AND ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN COMPARTMENTS OF UNUSED UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES, REGARDLESS OF TITLES, HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2015-12-14 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2015-09-04 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2015-08-18 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD IN REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLER WITHOU...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN OPENER LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2014-10-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREASOR IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO HAVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. NOTE: EMPLOYEE HAD TO LEAVE DURING INSPECTION TO OBTAIN SAME. SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE (PAPER TOWELS) ...

serious Other

* 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 (EGGS, RICE, BEANS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WORN/STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN BOARDS. RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.

2014-01-27 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

RESTAURANT IS SELLING HAND PACKED ICE CREAM WITH NO DIPPER WELL INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH SIGNS OF WEAR (GROOVES AND DIRT ACCUMULATION). MUST BLEACH AND SAND OR REPLACE COMPLETELY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TWO FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PORTION OF BASEMENT WITH NO COVERS AND DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND INSTALL FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PORTION OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS SO THEY ARE AWAY FROM WALL AND FLOOR TO PROVIDE EASIER ACCESS FOR CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS LEFT OUT ON COUNTER. MUST STORE IN BUCKETS WITH CLEANING SOLUTION.

2013-03-26 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED WOOD WAS FOUND BEHIND THE FRONT COFFEE AREA SINK, REPAIR THE DAMAGED AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

minor Sanitation

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

THE BASEMENT FLOORS ARE DIRTY AROUND THE PERIMETER, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILINGS IN THE REAR BANQUET AREA ARE DUSTY, WIPE DOWN THE CEILINGS.

2012-01-18 Pass License
4
minor Sanitation

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 AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER, VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, S...

minor Sanitation

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. SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER THREE COMP SINK BEHIND GREASE TRAP. PROVIDE A WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE OF WALLS IN REAR DINING AREA. (AREA IS NOT SET UP WITH CHAIRS AND TABLES AT THIS ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL ITEMS USED FOR PAINTING AND CLEANING WHEN DONE FROM FRONT DINING AREA COUNTER.

100
Mariscos Luis
100
Natys Pizza 26
76
El Pollo Ranchero
73
Farm on Ogden
18
Tacos Y Tamales El Pollo Inc.

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