Chicago
44
BEAT

LA Haciendita Taqueria Kedzie, Inc.

5151 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
44/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
24
12 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-05
Pass Rate
50%
4 failures
Score
44/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-11-05)
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2023, 2012...)
Sanitation issues found across 61 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 61×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Other serious
Chemical Safety serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
2025-11-05 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOMS AND EXPOSED SINKS. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INS...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2024-05-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS(BEANS, HIBISCUS) IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, WITHOUT LABELS AND COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGET TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT COUNTER/GRILL AREA ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE REAR VENTILATION SYSTEM NEAR THE EXTERIOR EXIT TO BE COVERED IN BLACK GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2024-05-15 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DICARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS(BEANS, HIBISCUS) IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, WITHOUT LABELS AND COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGET TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT COUNTER/GRILL AREA ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE REAR VENTILATION SYSTEM NEAR THE EXTERIOR EXIT TO BE COVERED IN BLACK GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-06-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN AL...

2023-06-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ...

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2568770 CONDUCTED ON 12/20/2022. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #37-MUST LABEL BULK FOODS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN (SUGAR ETC), #53-MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND WOME...

2022-12-20 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT BASEMENT HAND SINK, MAINTAIN.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BULK FOODS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN (SUGAR ETC).

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RAW WOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST FINISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBANT, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Must provide allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers.

2021-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

CLEAN KNIFE STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. PLATES BEING STORED IN CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE OUT OF FOOD)

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

HANDLES OF HANDWASH SINKS AND UNDERNEATH HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2020-11-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER: COOKED PORK AT 50.1F, COOKED TRIPE 55.1F. (BOTH COOKED YESTERDAY). INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED PORK AND COOKED TRIPE. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL: (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. RAW WOOD SURFACE IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TABLE UNDERNEATH REAR FLAT TOP GRILL AND UNDERNEATH COOLER DOOR HANDLES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

2019-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

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

Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Observed food handler in front prep area handling tortillas with bare hands; observed food handler chopping lettuce in dining room with bare hands. Instructed must use utensils or wear gloves when h...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed TCS foods improperly labeled in walk in cooler in basement. Must label all TCS foods with name and discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed consumer advisory not printed on menu. Must provide consumer advisory Disclosure and Reminder (*) for items in which it applies. Priority foundation violatioin 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed peeling paint on interior ceiling of walk in cooler in basement. Must removed peeling paint, make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed excessive pooling water in basement prep (from morning cleaning). Must keep floor clean and dry. Observed deep spaces between tiles in rear prep area (far back of kitchen). Observed food debris and water in cracks. Must regrout/fill spaces ...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Must provide allergen training for all Chicago certified food managers.

2017-09-01 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AT 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. LARGE 30 GALLON CO...

minor Sanitation

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

HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AN MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS BEING USED (PLATES) AND IMPROPERLY STORED IN FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS.

2016-08-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND SOUR CREAM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REP...

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 COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 49.5F, BEEF AT 53.1F, SALSA AT 57.1F, SOUR CREAM AT 52.9F, CHEESE AT 50.9F, COOKED CACTUS AT 51F, SHRIMP SOUP AT 44.4F. MA...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A RUSTED CAN OPENER BLADE ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED TORTILLAS STORED IN GARBAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER. 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 MICROWAVE AND VENTILATION FILTERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 2 PIECES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GYRO MACHINE AND 2 BURNER STOVE) NOT STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOODS.

2015-08-17 Pass Complaint
7
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPE. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSOR LINE OF WALK-IN COOLER IMPROPERLY DRAINING. INSTD TO ROUTE DRAIN PROPERLY. REPAIR FAN OF WALK-IN COOLER, LOUD EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM MOTOR.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME STANDING FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BY SINKS. INSTD TO KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKS AT ALL FAUCETS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.

2014-07-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2014-06-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 51*F NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION UNIT TAGGED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT SEAL OR PAINT SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER REMOVE CARDBOARD DO NOT USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DELI SLICER UNCLEAN, MACHINE NEED TO BE DISASSEMBLED AND DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED DRAINAGE PIPE IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK DRAINAGE PIPE NEEDS TO BE MOVED AWAY FROM THE SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PURCHASE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE.

2013-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions Consultation
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT CHEST OOOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA GASKETS AREB IN POOR

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST 2 LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS

2013-04-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF CHEST PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA READS 55.0F CHEST COOLER WILL BE TAGED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED FAX# 312-746 4240 ATTENTION SUPERVISOR ARLEEN LOPEZ CITATION ISSUED...

critical Food Temperature

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

TEMPERATURE TAKEN INTERNAL OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA WAS BETWEEN 51.9F TO 55.9F FOOD ITEMS WHERE SLICED TOMATOES,SLICED ONIONS,AND SOUR CREAM,CHEESE, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DESTROYED ALL FO...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT CHEST OOOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA GASKETS AREB IN POOR REPAIR

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST 2 LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS

2012-12-17 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MANY DIRTY DISHES AND POT AND PANS NOT CLEAN IST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM. ALSO MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS TO BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE SHELF BACK PREP AREAS, HOODS, FILTERS AND ALL THE EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND THE FRONT PREP AREA FILTERS NEED CLEANING. ALSO FOOD STORAGE AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET AT 1ST FL SINK AND REAR PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

2012-02-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-02-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS LIME AND RUST ON THE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. YELLOW WATER IS DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE WHEN ...

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. TH...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE BASEMENT IST WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

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. THE BACK PREP AREAS HOODS, FILTERS AND ALL THE EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND THE FRONT PREP AREA FILTERS NEED CL...

2011-07-25 Pass Tag Removal
2
minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA

2011-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Tag Removal
2
minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA

2011-07-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLER IN USE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 62.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND REINSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPT. INSTD TO FAX LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 WHEN REPAIRED AND T...

critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER: 50LBS STEAK AT 59.1F, 20LBS OF PORK AT 58.6F, 10LBS OF COOKED CABEZA AT 60.9F, 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 60.3F, AND 10LBS OF COOKED INTESTINES AT 61.9F. ALL PRODUC...

minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA.

2010-10-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL.PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE SCREW ON LIGHT ...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FILTERS ,ALL SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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 CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA...

2010-10-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
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.OBSERV...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.

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 INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL.PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE SCREW ON LIGHT FIXTURE AT HOOD OF C...

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.MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FILTERS ,ALL SHELVING UNITS.

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 CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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 CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT 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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FREEZERS.

100
Tita'S Sombrero Restaurant, Inc.
100
Burger King # 3386
74
Nickys Hot Dogs
55
Cell Nutrition
25
Maico'S Bakery

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