FEB 4
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA CECINA 4.
YOUR CALL. 52/100
1536 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 4, 2026 · passed
10 of 19 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
97
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANIN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP: FRYERS, FLAT TOP, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AT PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FILTERS IN HOOD VENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FEB 252025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JAN 292024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14(B) OBSERVED IN THE USE OF WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED: ALL WIPING CLOTHS FOR EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NOT STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARDS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN AN ICE BIN WITHOUT THE HANDLE ABOVE THE ICE BIN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOP HANDLE UPRIGHT TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL AS WELL AS INSIDE THE FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (BAG OF ONION, BAG OF BEANS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: 7-38-060 OBSERVED A KID'S MENU ON SITE WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. CHILDREN'S MEAL DEFAULT BEVERAGE SHOULD INCLUDE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING. (1) water with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (2) sparkling water with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (3) flavored water with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (4) nonfat or 1% dairy milk containing no more than 130 calories per container or serving offered for sale; (5) nondairy milk alternatives: (A) with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (B) containing no more than 130 calories per container or serving as offered for sale; and (C) meeting the standards for the National School Lunch Program as set forth in 7CFR210.10; or (6) 100% fruit or vegetable juice or juice combined with water or carbonated water, with no added sweeteners, in a serving size of no more than 8 ounces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 222024FAILED11 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2024
FAILED
11 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURES ON THE BREAKFAST ITEMS SIDE OF THE MENU FOR THE PHYSICAL MENUS AND THE ONLINE MENU. OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE BREAKFAST ONLINE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ASTREIK ON THE BREAKFAST EGG ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD AN ASTREIK NEXT TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER THAT IS PRESENTLY ON THE PHYSICAL MENU AND ADD THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE ONLINE BREAKFAST MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14(B) OBSERVED IN THE USE OF WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED: ALL WIPING CLOTHS FOR EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NOT STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARDS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN AN ICE BIN WITHOUT THE HANDLE ABOVE THE ICE BIN CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOP HANDLE UPRIGHT TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS BEING RE-USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. OBSERVED SINGLE-USE CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL AS WELL AS INSIDE THE FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (BAG OF ONION, BAG OF BEANS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER AND TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
7-38-060 OBSERVED A KID'S MENU ON SITE WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. CHILDREN'S MEAL DEFAULT BEVERAGE SHOULD INCLUDE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING. (1) water with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (2) sparkling water with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (3) flavored water with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (4) nonfat or 1% dairy milk containing no more than 130 calories per container or serving offered for sale; (5) nondairy milk alternatives: (A) with no added natural or artificial sweeteners; (B) containing no more than 130 calories per container or serving as offered for sale; and (C) meeting the standards for the National School Lunch Program as set forth in 7CFR210.10; or (6) 100% fruit or vegetable juice or juice combined with water or carbonated water, with no added sweeteners, in a serving size of no more than 8 ounces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 22023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 FOUND FLOUR, HERBS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FOOD COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 FOUND OUTSIDE OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 222023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN AND SALSA HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED SHORT 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. FOUND NO TCS FOOD ITEMS LOCATED IN SAID COOLER . ONLY OBSERVED WHOLE VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO HOLD ANY TCS FOOD ITEMS IN SAID 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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND RICE, FLOUR, AND BEANS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN A BULK CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 1 LIVE ROACH LOCATED IN RICE BULK DRY STORAGE BIN, 3 ROACHES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND 4 ROACHES LOCATED ON WALL BEHIND COOLERS IN FOOD PREP. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND FLOUR, HERBS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FOOD COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND OUTSIDE OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567304 CONDUCTED ON 11/18/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO FEMALE AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 182022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FEMALE AND TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
NOV 102022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED UNDER THE CONDENSER OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND BEHIND SAID REFRIGERATOR AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FEMALE AND TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OCT 272021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2021
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ALL WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A VERY HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT HOT HOLD COUNTER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A LARGE PILE OF CARD BOARD BOXES, WOOD, AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS AS THEY COULD BE POSSIBLE SPACES FOR HARBORING OF INSECTS AND PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD SPLATTER AND SPILLS. HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER FRONT FOOD SERVICE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER HOOD SYSTEM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
NOV 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT VERY DIM IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNT OUT LIGHTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2320504 DATE 10-25-19 ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIROUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN PROPER A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZED SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD. ALSO CLEAN THE TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FLAT GRILL, AND CLEAN REMOVE THE GREASE FROM INSIDE THE FRYER DOOR CLEAN INTERIOR FANGUARD COVER IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE VIOLATION #60
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH VIOLATION #57 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS FROM REPORT #2291054 DATE 6/6/2019, CORRECT BY DATE SEPT. 6, 2019. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
JUN 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIETY OF READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD HALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, ORDISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACECARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED REAR BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD(IE, BEANS,RICE,ETC.)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE FRONT INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD STAINED/PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PEPPER PLASTIC CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA(POTS AND PANS STORED ON PLASTIC CRATES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO LADIES RESTROOM RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER, NEED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING FAN BLADES OVER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST. ALSO BASEMENT HAS A MUSTY SMELL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE THE MUSTY SMELL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN HOOD OVER THE FRONT COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVERAL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 112018PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO TORTILLAS WORK STATION. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL AREA, AND CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES AND IN BASEMENT IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND LARGE GARBAGE BAGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 32018FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2018
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, DRIPPING DOWN SIDES AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER AND NO LID. ALSO OBSERVED A PILE OF FOOD/GREASE SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES AT EXTERIOR OF REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER/AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO TORTILLAS WORK STATION. MUST PROVIDE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL AREA, AND CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES AND IN BASEMENT IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND LARGE GARBAGE BAGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
APR 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1763552 ON 4/25/16 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 3 DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING, FAN COVER IN THE COCA COLA COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE BACK DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
APR 252016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTIING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE KNIFE RACK. OBSERVED THE GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT.
APR 182016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTIING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE KNIFE RACK. OBSERVED THE GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED A NON EMPLOYEE ENTERED THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOR FOOD PREP AREA ARE DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT.
JUL 202015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 20
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN FAN COVER IN SIDE COKE COOLER ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CEILING FAN AND OVERHEAD PIPE ABOVE STEAM TABLE(DUST BUILDUP).
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