LA FIESTA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

3323 W 111TH ST · MOUNT GREENWOOD, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

125

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 12

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH REACH IN COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAKE SURE ALL COOLING UNITS HAVE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA LOCATED UNDER THE DRY GOOD STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT BAR AREA UNDER THE SODA DISPENCING BOXES IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

FEB 27

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NEW PREP TABLE NEEDED AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

OCT 10

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NO STORAGE OF UTENSILS IN BETWEEN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A PROPER TENSIL HOLDER

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS ARE VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT FAUCET IN LADIES ROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 10

2024

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AT CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PLATEWARE AT HOT LINE MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FOOD PIECES FALLING ON CLEAN PLATEWARE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

POP IN THE BOX SHELF HOLDER IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FRONT BAR AREA SHELVES, TABLE TOPS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND AT FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

APR 2

2024

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CHOPPING RAW ONIONS. ONIONS WERE BEING CUT TO ADD TO GUACAMOLE A READY TO EAT ITEM. ONIONS WERE DISCARDED AND FOOD HANDLER WAS INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD AND UTENSIL, HE WAS ALSO INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND DISHMACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA NOT SANITIZING. GLASSWARE IN MACHINE AT TIME OF TESTING. MANAGER TRIED TO CORRECT MACHINE. MACHINE HAD 0 PPM SANITIZER AT RINSE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTD BY THE CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AT CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PLATEWARE AT HOT LINE MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FOOD PIECES FALLING ON CLEAN PLAEWARE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

POP IN THE BOX SHELF HOLDER IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FRONT BAR AREA SHELVES, TABLE TOPS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOP OF CONTAINER AND GROUND TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND AT FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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APR 2

2024

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AT CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PLATEWARE AT HOT LINE MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FOOD PIECES FALLING ON CLEAN PLATEWARE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

POP IN THE BOX SHELF HOLDER IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FRONT BAR AREA SHELVES, TABLE TOPS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND AT FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

JAN 20

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND DOOR SWEEP DAMAGED AT REAR STORAGE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TORTILLAS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WAASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 4

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 14

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

APR 13

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS AT TOP AND SCREEN NOT PROPERLY COVERING KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR SCREEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 16

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF APPROX 1-LB OF COOKED CHORIZO AT 47.0F, AND APPROX 41-LBS OF 46.0F HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $15.00-COS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/4 INCH. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

APR 11

2019

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT WASHROOMS, FRONT AND REAR PREP, BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIP CONTACT SURFACES OF PARTIALLY WRAPPED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COVER FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES OF UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLE LEAKING AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING FAUCET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT ALL FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR UTILITY AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, UTILITY AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT FIXTURES, OVERHEAD PIPING, ETC IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 6

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14n OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11A OBSERVED NO DISCLOUSER STATEMENT ON PREMISES MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.B OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 27

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ROLLING CARTS, FRYERS, SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, AND GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED OUTLET COVER ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK UNDER SCRAPE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

FEB 16

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AND SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES.

Minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA NEAR REACH-IN COOLERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FEB 3

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET UNDER THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHBOWL AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE RIGHT (WHEN FACING) WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, IT SLOWLY DRAINS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE PER CITY CODE IN THE BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS IN THE LIQUOR STOCK ROOMS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT.

MAY 2

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS AND COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 23

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

LIQUOR STORAGE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORE ROOM AND LIQUOR CAGED AREA. MUST ELEVATE ON SHELVING.

APR 15

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REPLACE MISSING WHEEL ON REAR FRYER UNIT.(USING A JACK TO HOLD UP).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER, INNER LID OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS,AND REAR STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE.

MAY 23

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS, # 10 CAN OPENER,NEED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER, FAN GUARD COVERS IN WHITE COOLER AND CONDIMENT COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE REAR OF THE DISH MACHINE.

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.CEILING OVER HOOD IN POOR REPAIR, NEED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN WALL REAR PREP AREA # 10 CAN OPENER AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR PREP AREA.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED MARGARITA (FROZEN) TOP LOADER NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP NEED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 3

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES. FLOORS IN LIQOUR STORAGE IN NEED OF FINISHING. COVING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHEILD IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

2 FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. LEAKING VENTILATION NEEDED IN BOTH MENS ROOMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 27

2011

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. MARGARITA MIX UNIT STORED IN WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP ON MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITZE ENTIRE SYSTEM. UNIT IS BEGINNING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPSRTMENT OF HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. 3 DIFFERANT SES OF DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: FRONT AND 2 SIDE DOORS. MUST PROTECT ALL OUTER OPENINGS. 1/8" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS WITH LIGHT AVAILABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 9-17-10 REPT#413608 NOT CORRECTED. #32 RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE MUST REMOVE, #33 FANS WITH DUST BUILD UP MUST CLEAN, #35 FAN COVERS IN COOLERS AND CEILINGS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN. ALL PREVIOUS MINORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIUOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES. FLOORS IN LIQOUR STORAGE IN NEED OF FINISHING. COVING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. 2 FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. LEAKING VENTILATION NEEDED IN BOTH MENS ROOMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 17

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOX FANS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

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