LA PALAPA INC..

Chicago Health Dept

2000 W 34TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

32 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

157

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 25

2025

PASS 14 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY STRIP HANGING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP AND CEASE USING IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

THE WHITE PANEL IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACINE WITH A PINKISH AND BLACKISH SUBSTANCE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IN BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD IN THE COOKING PREP AREA ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY RACKS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MUST MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF NOZZLES AT THE BAR WITH A SLIMISH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NOZZLES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP, REAR AND FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

NOV 18

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE REAR SHELVING OVER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SHELVING WHERE THE LARGE GLASS SERVING DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE BREEDING AND HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS OIL FILTERING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

SEP 20

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 FOUND CUTTING BOARDS BLACK FILLED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

SEP 11

2023

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD: CILANTRO, ONIONS AND BREAD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS, SAID ITEMS WERE PLATED FOR CUSTOMERS TO CONSUME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATIONS. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD DISPENSING/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. ALSO OBSERVED SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3 COMP SINK AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER FIXES DISH MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARDS BLACK FILLED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Critical Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER ADJUSS HOT WATER HEATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND ALL FILTERS ON HOOD FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 10

2022

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER AND AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD (RICE). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED BY THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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MAR 3

2022

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER AND AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD (RICE). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVES, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITAION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED BY THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SEP 9

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET FIXTURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GRAVEL(SMALL ROCKS) USED FOR THE GROUND/FLOORING AT THE OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SEP 7

2021

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM (MEN & WOMEN) AT THE IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMP OF 74.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK HOT WATER AT 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO THE PATIO WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE COUNTER TOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET FIXTURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

JAN 11

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE NOR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO KEEP A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST IF NOT ABLE MUST REPLACE. THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE CAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AT THE TOP OF THE WASHBOWL. MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FAUCETS ON THE 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESS DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE WALLS AROUND THE SINK, THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA ARE DAMAGED AND NEEDS TO BE GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED TILES AND GROUT THE FLOORS. MAINTAIN SAME. DAMAGED AND CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.

JAN 23

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE COFFEE DRINK STATION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK OR REMOVE COFFEE DRINK STATION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-203.12 OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK (OYSTERS) IDENTIFICATION TAGS NOT ON FILE FROM THE PREVIOUS 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER THE LAST ITEM FROM BATCH IS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED SOME READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED SHRIMP, SLICED TOMATOES) IN THE PREP COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATES FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENUS FOR ALL TCS FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (OYSTERS, COCKTAILS, MUSSELS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. MANAGER ONLY PROVIDED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER THRU OUT THE FACILITY; OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY MAINTAINING 80F, HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM AT 78F, HOT WATER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS AT 81F AND HOT WATER AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 53F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER, 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL SINKS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER WAS AT 130F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MAINTAINING AT 100F AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FLOOR NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOLES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CEILING TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING IS DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL LOCATED BEHIND THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261311 DATED 1/29/19; #58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

JAN 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELF RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT WAIT STATION STAINED/PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NEW BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE TEMPORARY TENT NOT EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY TO RESTROOM, AND REAR DISH AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 18

2017

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 13

2017

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND CONNECTED TO THE CITY SEWER. OBSERVED A TRAILER OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT WITH A MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH PLUMBING FIXTURES (HANDWASHING SINKS, URINAL AND TOILETS) NOT CONNECTED TO THE CITY SEWER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES SUCH AS TOILETS, SINKS, WASH BASINS, ETC. MUST BE ADEQUATELY TRAPPED, VENTED, REVENTED, AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE SEWER IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLUMBING SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. MUST REMOVE THE TRAILER FROM THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

JUL 3

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 26

2017

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED ONE OF THE DUMPSTER LIDS MISSING FROM THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

JUN 21

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 14

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ALONG THE SIDES OF THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE DRYING RACK SHELF LOCATED OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES BY THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 20

2015

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 13

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED CEVICHE AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED UNCOVERED IN PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS, UNCOVERED RAW OYSTERS STORED ABOVE SHREDDED LETTUCE AND PRODUCE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS 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 APPOXIMATELY 15 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OUTSIDE TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND CONNECTED TO SEWER. ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES SUCH AS TOILETS, SINKS, WASH BASINS, ETC MUST BE ADEQUATELY TRAPPED, VENTED, REVENTED, AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE SEWER IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PLUMBING SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1559854 ON 7-2-15 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. 34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 35 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. 36-REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. 41-ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

JUL 2

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.

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 AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUN 25

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER 52.4F AND WALK-IN COOLER 50.1 NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP 52.3F-68.9F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, EMPANADAS 54.6F, RAW SHRIMP 50.2-53.4F, CEVICHE 53.6F, COOKED PASTA 51.3F, OCTOPUS 49.2F, STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 70LBS AND $300 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.

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 AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

SEP 11

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.

AUG 28

2014

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED SEAFOOD SOUP AT 87.8F,COOKED RICE 120.8F HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT COOKLINE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $75.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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 IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND INSIDE TOILET ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES,5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN AREAS WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.FOUND FRONT DOORS WIDE OPEN DURING THIS INSPECTION. ALSO,SIDE DOOR IS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND WASTE GREASE STORAGE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING CONTAINER NOT COVERED,GREASE CONTAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE AROUND LID DRIPPING ONTO GROUND ALSO NOT COVERED.OBSERVED HIGH WEEDS IN SAME AREA,(2)LARGE RODENT BURROWS AT REAR OF THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN CONTAINERS COVERED,REMOVE HIGH WEEDS,RODENT BURROWS NOTED TO MANAGEMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CEVICHE,RICE, FISH,SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.(CEVICHE 39.0F,RICE 120.8F). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS,FORKS,KNIFES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING COOKING STOVES,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

MAY 20

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOOD IN COLD HOLD UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER NOT LABEL OR DATED. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE DATED AND LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES AND RACK HAS DEBRIS. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE KNIVES AND RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

UPRIGHT FREEZERS IN WALK IN COOLER NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT HAS BUILD UP OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS.

JUL 24

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR CONDITION NEED TO REPLACE, CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN CEILING VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN WAIT STATION NOT EASILY CLEANABLE HAS BAMBOOON WALLS NEED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED ALSO IN OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NEED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

JUL 17

2013

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE INTERIOR NOT MAINTAINED NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REMOVE ICE. ALSO TRAYS OF CEVICHE PREMADE IN REACH IN COOLER NOT PROTECTED. PLATES OF CEVICHE SITTING ON TOP OD FOOD WITHOUT ANY BARRIER, NEED TO STORE IN PROTECTED MANNER. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR CONDITION NEED TO REPLACE. CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN WAIT STATION NOT EASILY CLEANABLE HAS BAMBOO ON WALLS NEED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN CEILING VENT FAN REMOVE DUST AT OTHER VENTS IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE. NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.ALSO IN OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORING SANITIZER.

JUN 27

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENT FAN IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST AND OTHER VENTS IN KITCHEN THAT NEED CLEANING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING; PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS; HANG WHERE THEY CAN BE VISIBLE.

JUL 6

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The kitchen knife holder is dirty; clean, rinse, sanitize and maintain the knife holder.

Minor Sanitation

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

The freezer has a fan blade hitting ice buildup, defrost the unit, the ice machine is stained inside, have the ice machine sanitized.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls next to and behind the cooking area are dirty, clean the walls and reseal in a light color behind the fryer.

Minor Pest Activity

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

The west light in the walk in cooler is not shielded, shield the glass bulb. Clean dead flies and grease buildup out of the kitchen light shields.

NOV 30

2011

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 SHELVES UNDER THE THREE PREP TABLES AND SHELF UNDER THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT SAME.

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. CLEAN THE FRYER CABINET UNDERNEATH, THE HOOD AND THE FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE THREE REACHIN FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.

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 UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Critical Pest Activity

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. SEAL THE OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.

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. THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.

FEB 10

2011

PASS 2 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. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE THREE REACH IN FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER,THE FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH AND THE ICE MACHINE.

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. THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

SEP 22

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. CORRECT ITEM LISTED BELOW. TWO STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER HAVE PEELING PAINT; REPLACE.

SEP 15

2010

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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. OBSERVED 40 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA ON WALL AND BOXES STORED ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH HANSEN PEST CONTROL AND TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE UNIT WHICH HAS OIL, SODA, CRACKERS, PAPER SUPPLIES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED INSIDE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. RECOMMENDED REMOVING ITEMS OUT OF UNIT TO LOOK FOR HOLES AND IF FOUND TO SEAL THEM. CITATION H000064588 ISSUED FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL 7-38-020 (SERIOUS). COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 21, 2010 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SIDES OF GRILL, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. TWO STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER HAVE PEELING PAINT; REPLACE.

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 FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, STORAGE SHELVES, HOT WATER TANK,ETC).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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

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