LAS ESPERANZAS.
1758 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
17 of 24 inspections passed, 6 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 212025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ON PREP TABLE SHELVING IN BULK CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY GRILL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXOIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MAY 162025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MAY 92025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE EQUIPMENT DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN PREP OPEN AT THE TIME IF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
APR 82024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINER WITH DRY PRODUCTS (SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MAR 32023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6" FROM THE FLOOR.
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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SEP 262022FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED EGGS. MUST INCLUDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS (RICE ETC ) AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE.
FOUND MEAT IN BASEMENT FREEZER STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, MAINTAIN.
FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP IN BASEMENT DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE HAS MINOR DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2 LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT VENT HOOD. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 132021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 62021FAILED20 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 48.4F.1.5LBS. COOKED PORK 45.1F.32LBS. RAW CHICKEN 45.7F-47.1F.63LBS. RAW BEEF 52.5F-59.3F.31LBS. COOKED CHIRIZO 48.3F-51.2F.23LBS. RAW STEAK 45.7F-46.8F.17LBS. RAW SHRIMP 45.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 177.5 LBS.$1,282.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 51.3F WITH WATER DRIPPING FROM LARGE PIECE OF ICE ON INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALSA PREP COOLER.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS AND APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES AS WELL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
OBSERVED SEVERAL COFFEE MUGS WITHOUT LEAD FREE MARKINGS.MUST REFRAIN FROM USAGE.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN COUNTER PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND CEILING IN PREP AREA AND WALL NEAR GRILL.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR GRILL AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 4- MALE EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT FACE COVERINGS WHILE COOKING AND WASHING DISHES IN RESTAURANT.PIC HAD EMPLOYEES TO PUT ON MASK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(7-28-060)(CITATION ISSUED)
AUG 62020PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT/SIDE WINDOWS WITH OPENINGS DUE TO DAMAGED GLASS. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST
JUL 302020FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT TORTILLA PREP AREA WITH BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD(TORTILLAS). INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT AND USE OF TONGS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR AND SEVERAL DEAD ONES WITH OVER 7 LARGE FLIES ON PREMISES. MUST REMOVE. CLEAN SANITIZES AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED FRONT/SIDE WINDOWS WITH OPENINGS DUE TO DAMAGED GLASS. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS(REMOVE DEAD ROACHES)THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND PREP AREA.
FEB 102020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER KNOB OF FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
APR 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
DEC 142017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN WAIT STATION AREA TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE/WAIT STATION AREA.
REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
DEC 52017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN WAIT STATION AREA TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE/WAIT STATION AREA.
RERMOVE FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
ELEVATE BULK VANILLA CONTAINER AND MULTI-USE CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN FRONT BEVERAGE/WAIT STATION AREA.
MAR 102015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE DRY/STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE.
NOTED FLOOR TILE MISSING AND/OR BROKEN IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS IN THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING AROUND THE 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
DEC 52014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REAR UP RIGHT FREEZER REAR PREP. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAY 282014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED REPAIRED WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN, DINING AREA, AND RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN DUSTY VENTS FRONT AND IN LADIES RESTROOM.
OBSERVED FAN MISSING FRONT GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
JAN 22014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI UES CONTATNERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FACUET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
DEC 272013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS,ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF PREP TABLES,ON INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
MAY 202013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, BASEMENT ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD SPLATTERS AT WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 112012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD.
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DELIME.
EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
LOOSE THRESHOLD AT SIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, COMPLETELY IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
NOV 162011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP.MUST REPAIR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG SIDE IN FURNANCE.MUST CLEAN.
MAY 52011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL /DATE ALL FOODS PREP,COOKED IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED NO BARRIER, BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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