LA COSTA.

Chicago Health Dept

3119-3121 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

14 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING SUCH AS SOY SAUCE, LIME JUICE AND HOT SAUCE. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST STORE IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLATES, BOWLS AND UTENSILS STORED FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 4-16-2025 REPORT #2615868. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

APR 16

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING OPEN CAN OF COCA COLA IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/ CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

Serious Sanitation

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED TWO SPRAY BOTTLES PREVIOUSLY USED FOR ALL-PURPOSE CLEANING NOW BEING USED TO STORE LIME JUICE AND SOY SAUCE. SPRAY BOTTLES WERE NOT LABELED AS "SOY SAUCE" OR "LIME JUICE". THE LABEL READS "ZEP CLEANER" WITH CHEMICALS LISTED ON THE BACK. A container previously used to store POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS may not be used to store, transport, or dispense FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OUTSIDE OIL TANK HAS GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT AND SIDES OF CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ON FAN HANGING ABOVE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

AUG 7

2024

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN PLATES INVERTED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PERSONAL COFFEE CUP STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM PREP AREA.

MAY 19

2023

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 16

2023

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES IN COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAMES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE TABLE ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA AND SMALL SHELF NEXT TO HAND SINK. EXPOSED FOOD AND UTENSILS STORED ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES IN COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOVED INTO SIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT KNIVES SHOULD BE STORED IN KNIFE RACKS WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT POTS AND PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BIN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF A PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE BIN ON WALL, ON ICE SHIELD AND ON COVER AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED SODA NOZZLE HOLDER WITH A PINK GEL LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE INSTUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF BAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTABLE IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND WALLS SURROUNDING ICE MACHINE. STANDING WATER AND LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER BAR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TUBING UNDER ICE BIN IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AREA AROUND GREASE TRAPS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES AROUND PIPES ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SPRAYER OF DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SMOOTHLY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ON WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL PIECE ABOVE DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN TILE ON PILLAR IN FRONT OF REAR GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE BEHIND TOILET OF SECOND STALL IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TOP OF ICE MACHINE CLUTTERED WITH TRAYS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH MANAGER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONLY ONE MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS IN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS, FROM 5/08/23 INSPECTION (REPORT #2575557) NOT CORRECTED: #38-OBSERVED TWO ROACHES CRAWLING ON DOOR HINGE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR GRILL AREA. OBSERVED 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO CABINET, AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN SMALL AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 MICE DROPPINGS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE AND PREVENT FURTHER PEST ACTIVITY. #25-OBSERVED MENUS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT NOT IDENTIFYING CARNE/STEAK SECTION OF THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THAT THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ASTERISK AND LINK ITEMS IN CARNE/STEAK SECTION OF THE MENU TO COMPLY WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. #54-OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPINGS ON EDGES OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

show all 14 inspections →

MAY 8

2023

FAIL 21 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SPEAK WITH EMPLOYEES REGARDING NOT EATING IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA FILLED WITH SODA CANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDSINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE, SODA REMOVED FROM HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND SOAP FOR FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK IS INSTALLED ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST RELOCATE HAND SOAP DISPENSER SO IT IS NOT POSITIONED ABOVE PREP SINK.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SPICE MIXER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, SPICES INSIDE UNIT. NO HAND SINK IN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). MUST RELOCATE SPICE MIXER TO A FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN ACCESSIBLE HAND WASH SINK.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENUS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT NOT IDENTIFYING CARNE/STEAK SECTION OF THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THAT THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ASTERISK AND LINK ITEMS IN CARNE/STEAK SECTION OF THE MENU TO COMPLY WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES IN COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAMES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TWO ROACHES CRAWLING ON DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR GRILL AREA AND TWO ROACHES ON MOTOR AND DOOR HINGE SURFACES OF COOLER ACROSS FROM FRONT COOKING LINE. OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA IN CABINET UNDERNEATH COUNTER AND ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO CABINET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINET IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN SMALL AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE AND PREVENT FURTHER PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. EXPOSED FOOD AND UTENSILS STORED ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES IN COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOVED INTO SIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT KNIVES SHOULD BE STORED IN KNIFE RACKS WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT POTS AND PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTABLE IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE CONTAINER USED FOR RECYCLING BOXES OVERFLOWING WITH BOXES AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE CONTAINER. OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPINGS ON OUTSIDE OF GREASE CONTAINER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TOP OF ICE MACHINE CLUTTERED WITH TRAYS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH MANAGER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONLY ONE MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS IN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE.

SEP 23

2022

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 16

2022

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INSIDE MENU INCORRECTLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST CORRECT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-17-2021 INSPECTION# 2524136. VIOLATION 48. OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED FOR BOILING OCTOPUS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING POTS. VIOLATION 53.OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090 MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS MENTIONED.

AUG 17

2021

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PAINTED POTTERY CUPS USED FOR COCKTAILS AT BAR NOT MARKED AS FOOD SAFE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED FOR BOILING OCTOPUS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING POTS.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CAN LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 5

2020

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL LIME BUILD-UP.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF FRONT (RIGHT SIDE) ENTRANCE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.

JAN 21

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP/BAR/WASHROOM)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND (2) ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVICE COVER/LID FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND BOILER AND HOT WATER TANK IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ELECTRIC FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DISH MACHINE.

JUL 30

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDERS ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDERS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AT WAITRESS AREA NEXT TO KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CITATION ISSUED SEE #60 BELOW WARNED 2/5/2019 SEE REPORT#2261524

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE SEE REPORT#2261524 DATED 2/5/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

FEB 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASE OF SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BASE OF SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CORE VIOLATION

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER HOT LINE HOOD AT REAR OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER HOOD. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

OCT 11

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING COVING TILES BENEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK(ACROSS THE WALK-IN-FREEZER).

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALLS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(NEAR THE WALK-IN-FREEZER).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

Report an error on this page →