LA HACIENDITA TAQUERIA INC.

Chicago Health Dept

3322 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11: OBSERVED CRACKED INTERIOR SURFACE OF LOWER ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR SURFACE OF LOWER ICE MACHINE DOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. OBSERVED WATER DRAINING FROM DRAINPIPE OF ICE MACHINE ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE OF ICE MACHINE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DRAINAGE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA NEAR FLOOR DRAIN NEAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WALKWAY LEADING TO DINING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

JUN 5

2026

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-99.7F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, RAW EGG IN SHELL(56.2-58.5F), HAM(48.4F), BEEF(46.0-99.7F), PORK(49.8-51.6F), SHREDDED CHEESE(48.7-50.9F), SOUR CREAM(46.0F), BEANS(49.1-57.1F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(55.6F), SLICED AND DICED TOMATOES(46.9-47.3F), SALSA(49.3-53.2F), CHEESE STUFFED PEPPERS(52.3F), FISH CEVICHE(48.9F), FISH(49.6F), COOKED VEGETABLES(49.6-54.1F), CHICKEN(51.4F)AND VEGETABLE AND BEEF SOUP(50.4-51.6F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1000 WEIGHING 80LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 56.0-56.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED INTERIOR SURFACE OF LOWER ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR SURFACE OF LOWER ICE MACHINE DOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. OBSERVED WATER DRAINING FROM DRAINPIPE OF ICE MACHINE ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE OF ICE MACHINE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DRAINAGE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA NEAR FLOOR DRAIN NEAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WALKWAY LEADING TO DINING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

MAY 12

2025

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR BASEMENT STAIRWELL NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROPERLY PROTECTED

MAY 8

2025

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS , STEAK ) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR BASEMENT STAIRWELL NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROPERLY PROTECTED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

LARGE OPEN CONTAINERS OF SALSA BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD STORAGE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BOWLS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS AND SUBMERGED IN VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS. INSTD TO USE PROPER UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEP, DARK STAINS ON LARGE CUTTING BOARD ACROSS FROM WAREAWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO RESURFACE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (1ST FLOOR) OVERFLOWING WITH WASTE WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY DRAINING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY

SEP 3

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING COVER FOR LIGHT SWITCH ALONG STAIRS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL.

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AUG 27

2024

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING COVER FOR LIGHT SWITCH ALONG STAIRS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579654 NOT CORRECTED; #47 OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE TALL TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE COOK LINE WITH DEEP SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.#55 OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AND PREP AREA ON THE WALLS BEHIND AND NEXT TO EQUIPMENT AND ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 7

2023

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY PEPPER, SUGAR, AND RICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FISH IN THE TALL TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP OR SEPERATE FOOD ITEMS INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION FROM BEING IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE TALL TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE COOK LINE WITH DEEP SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS WASHROOM STALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AND PREP AREA ON THE WALLS BEHIND AND NEXT TO EQUIPMENT AND ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 4

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE COOKED RICE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON WALK IN COOLER FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 24

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A FEW LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT(AT THE FIXTURES AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 1st FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

MAR 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide corresponding equipment as outlined in the procedure. Priority foundation violation.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed prepped TCS foods not labeled in walk in coolers and prep coolers. Must properly label all prepped TCS foods with discard date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed consumer advisory and reminder not present on menus. Must provide disclosure statement and reminders (*) next to each item it applies to (eggs). Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed drain line from ice machine in disrepair (drain line empties onto floor) in basement. Must repair to make drain line from ice machine flow directly into pipe that empties into floor drain. Must maintain same. Observed small leak at pipe under 3 compartment sink in basement. Must repair and maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed areas of basement with (clear) water pooling. Must keep floors clean and dry.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

NOV 3

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CONDIMENT COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING STATION IN POOR REPAIR(STAINED, AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED RICE IN THE STEAMER IN A GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR BAG LIKE ZIOLOC/OR BAGGIE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT BAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, ALSO REAR #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLACHES AT SALAS STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE IN A BUCKET OF 100PPM CHLORING SANITIZER.

AUG 24

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FREEZER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

AUG 15

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED PLUMBER PUTTY IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WELD SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FREEZER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN CHAR GRILL AND FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHILEDS NOT CLEAN FRONT DINING, REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN FRONT DUSTY FAN BLADES.

JUN 21

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1932705 ON 6/14/16 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, STOCK, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/14/16 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

JUN 14

2016

FAIL 6 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED FOODS UNFIT AND UNSAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MOLDY CUCUMBERS, GREEN AND RED PEPPERS, AND TOMATOES WITH WHITE AND BLACK SPOTS ON THEM. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE AFFECTED PRODUCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: CHICKEN AT 44.1F, BEEF AT 44.6F, CHORIZO AT 48.5F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED BEANS AT 60.1F, BEEF AT 45.1F, SOUR CREAM AT 44.7F, COOKED CACTUS AT 52.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 280# OF FOOD WORTH $900. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STOCK ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1632105 ON 2/23/16 NOT CORRECTED: 34 - REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. 35 - OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT WALL NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

FEB 23

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AND SOUR CREAM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. OBSERVED BEEF AT 44.4F AND SOUR CREAM AT 44.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS (INSIDE OF DOORS, WIRE RACKS), SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL, PREP TABLES, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND SEAL THE JUNCTION BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT WALL NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DOOR BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 8

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED.

MAR 14

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP PATTY'S VALUED $15 LEFT OUT ON STOVE AT 76.7 F. PRODUCT WAS HELD NOT IN THE COOLING PROCESS AND WAS TOLD IT WAS HELD THERE FOR FOOD SERVICE. PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH DIRT BUILD-UP IN BASEMENT UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LEAKING UNDERNEATH. OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LEAKING UNDERNEATH. OBSERVED MOP SINK LEAKING FROM BACK FLOW PREVENTER LOCATED ON WALL ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ABATE ALL LEAKING CONDITION AT HAND SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDUP IN WALK IN, BASEMENT, AND UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.OBSERVED VENT IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS BEHIND SERVICE LINE AND BEHIND BAR. INSTALL EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 28

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP CHEST COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

NOV 23

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE UNIT. LOCATED IN THE SECOND PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE ON THEM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE EAST HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT IN THE SECOND PREP AREA BOTH HAVE STEADY DRIPPING INTO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH FAUCETS SO THEY WORK PROPERLY.

FEB 9

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

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

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS 1ST AND BASEMENT THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

FEB 9

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

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

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FLOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CHANGE THE MOP HEAD OFTEN.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THEY HAVE DUST BUILDUP.

JUN 27

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

MAY 24

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA.

MAY 13

2010

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF A 2-DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS SOUP 51.6 F-76.4 F,COOKED CACTUS 64.5 F,COOKED FISH 57.9 F-58.1 F, CHICKEN 47.6 F- 51.2 F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED.APPX.20 LBS. $150.

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 VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #158591 4/7/09 NOT CORRECTED.#30 MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,BAKED GOODS & DESSERTS.LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#31 MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.#32MUST REMOVE FOIL & CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES & EQUIPMENT.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN HAND SINKS AND DRAINBOARDS OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT.#33 MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.#35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.#36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND FROM SCREWS IN WALL.

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.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN VESTIBULE.

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.PROVIDE LIGHT AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELD IN BAR AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

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