Chicago
32
BEAT

LA Torta Chilanga

2152 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
32/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-18
Pass Rate
48%
8 failures
Score
32/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-11-18)
Failed 8 inspections (2024, 2023, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 52 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 52×
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Pest Activity critical 13×
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Documentation & Training critical 12×
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety serious
2025-11-18 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM ON SITE DIES NOT HAVE THE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2024-11-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-10-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX 25-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING WITH THE RED STORAGE CONTAINERS, ON THE BLACK SHELVING AND AROUND THE DEEP FREEZERS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASMENT AREA A...

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING OF THE REAR REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF RUST AND STAINS ON THE LOWER BASE OF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN AREA.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2582282 DATED 9/25/2023 #47 4-501.11 OUT, C, 12/25/2023,OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. VIOLATION UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...

2023-10-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SLICER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-09-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SLICER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN JUICE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2568367 ON 12-12-22: 38-OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. 51-UNA...

2022-12-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILLS AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE COOKS AND WAITRESS STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2022-11-18 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 19
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES IN SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

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

3-301.11(B) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING READY TO EAT TORTA BREAD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD TORTA BREAD AND NEVER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH B...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED A BUCKET OF SOAP WATER STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANYTHING IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLITY AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. EMPLOYEE ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 50F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48F, ABOUT 4 LBS OF MAYO AT 51F, ABOUT 6 LBS OF ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SAID PREP COOLER AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SA...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 20 RO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

minor Sanitation

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

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF WHEN TO USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO TRAIN ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PROPER GLOVE USE.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILLS AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR THE COOKS AND WAITRESS STAFF. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

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

2021-12-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCTS NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR FOR A PROPER SEAL.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH OUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

2021-12-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCTS NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT THE BAR AREA, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON A DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE KITCHEN, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR FOR A PROPER SEAL.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR OF THE COOLER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FUTHER FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL AND FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH OUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

2020-11-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE AND FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2020-10-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDER...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT AND LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN AND AROUND THE CONDENSER OF THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, ABO...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FRYER, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE AND FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2019-02-21 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 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 PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, (COOKED RICE, BEANS,STEAK, etc. INSTRUCTED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD COMSUMED,OR DISCARDED FOR A MA...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE PREMISES MENUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER, IE FLOUR,RICE,ONIONS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA, AND IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT WALL VENT(DUSTY).

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED THREE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATES. PA100-0367.

2017-04-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-03-30 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS, AND 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS. MANA...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOM ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.

2017-03-23 Fail Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1932865 ON 6/16/16 NOT CORRECTED: 35 - OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN KITCHEN PREP CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS GREASE STAINS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD. 38 - OBSE...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA: DRY STORAGE CONTAINER AND LID FOR BEANS, STAINLESS STEEL SPICE SHELF, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND BLENDER.

2016-06-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME, ALSO NO ENROLLMENT RECEIPT ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, #10 CAN OPENER/PREP TABLE, AND SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN KITCHEN PREP CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS GREASE STAINS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE OVER WHOLE VEGETABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PREOVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED FRONT JUICE BAR 2ND. PREP AREA WITH OUT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2015-11-09 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REPAIR/REPLACE TOP DOOR AND GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOLER GASKETS, FRYER, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, SLICER, PREP TABLES.

critical Pest Activity

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 AREA(FOOD DEBRIS), NEAR BEVERAGE COOLER IN FRONT COUNTER AREA(DEAD ROACHES), AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

2015-02-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INFORMATION GIVEN

2015-02-09 Fail Complaint
9
serious Plumbing & Waste

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-21-14 INSP#396 REPORT #1363225 NOT CORRECTED: #32 REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHLVINGS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN #33 INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PR...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL MULTI USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING OR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENTS IN REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INFORMATION GIVEN

2014-10-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1- LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE FROM 10/20/14 RANGING FROM 48.8F - 50.0F,1-MEDIUM CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT 48.8F,1-LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED CHORIZO AT 48.9F INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN-COOLER.NO TIME AND...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHLVINGS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

2014-04-10 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO PAINT SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM REAR OF FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

100
Miceli'S Deli & Food Mart
100
Burger King #10345
67
Paleteria Los Magos
76
Nitecap Coffee Bar LLC
18
Il Vicinato Inc

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