LAS PICOSAS CO.

Chicago Health Dept

6430 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 21

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

JUN 12

2024

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 30

2024

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER AT FRONT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. DOOR GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER NOT TIGHT FITTING, SMALL GAP NOTED. INSTD TO REPAIR ALL GASKETS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY

MAY 12

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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MAY 3

2023

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

UNKNOWN SOURCE/NO INVOICE OF UNSEALED UNLABELED PALETAS OR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE INVOICE, APPROVED SOURCE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND DOCUMENTATION THAT SOURCE IS APPROVED FROM STATE TO WHOLESALE). PALETAS MUST BE FULLY SEALED AND PROPERLY LABELED (DISTRIBUTOR, INGREDIENTS, ETC) CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. PALETAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER : LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS OF BARBACOA 60.9F, PORK 48.5F , BEEF 50.1F INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICK ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS, EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED BARBOCOA, BEEF, AND PORK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL BY: (1) ARRANGING IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND(2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, HEAVILY LEAKING UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

APR 27

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

APR 20

2022

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MAR 12

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

SPONGES MAY NOT BE USED WITH CLEAN SANITIZED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARBAGE CANS IN STALLS MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 19

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/27/20 REPORT 2359389 NOT CORRECTED: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OBTAINED FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

JAN 27

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/24/19 REPORT 2294122 NOT CORRECTED: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OBTAINED FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

JUN 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINKS AND IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AN DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE PLATES AND BOWLS STORED INSIDE FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND USED AS DISPENSING UTESILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE. COOKED STEAK (COOKED YESTERDAY) IN LARGE DEEP BUS PAN IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F. STEAK VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 30LB $200 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

BLACK CEILING IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE CEILING PAINTED IN LIGHT COLOR IN PREP AREAS. RAW EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

NOV 16

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD , #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHES, ON PREP TABLE, AND CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

JUL 5

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN NEWLY ADDED DINING, PREP, AND WAITRESS STATION NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

JUN 28

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NEWLY ADDED PREP/DINING AND WAITRESS STATION AREA IN EXTENDED AREA NO HANDSINK INSTALLED INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK TO PROPER PLUMBING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND CONNECTED TO PROPER DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE EURO RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR INTERIOR OF EURO OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN NEWLY ADDED DINING,PREP, AND WAITRESS STATION NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

OCT 21

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENT IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 23

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 8

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UTENSIL STORAGE SHELF IN POOR REPAIR OVER REAR DISH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED TWO KNIFES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE COOLER AND TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK. OBSERVED REAR STORAGE SHELVES RAW WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION.

JUN 30

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

THE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE DOOR GASKETS AT THE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR THEY ARE RIPPED AND TORN. MUST REPLACE THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE TWO REACHIN FREEZERS ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THEM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK-FLOW PREVENTER TO THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY/MOP SINK.

FEB 28

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME

Minor Sanitation

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

UNCLEAN KNIVES STORED IN KNIFE RACK AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 27

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY HANDLE-UP. CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME

Minor Sanitation

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

UNCLEAN KNIVES STORED IN KNIFE RACK AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 25

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH-IN COOLER IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER COOLERS ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH-IN COOLER: STEAK (61.3F), PASTOR (60.9F), CARNITAS (64.3F), CHICKEN (62.1F). ALL CONTAINERS DATED 2/23/13, NO TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE. MGR DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD. APPROX 30LBS, $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY HANDLE-UP. CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED, WITH DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

UNCLEAN KNIVES STORED IN KNIFE RACK AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS IN VARIOUS AREAS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

FEB 2

2012

PASS 3 violations

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD IN NEED OF PROPER END CAPS AND TUBES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WASHBOWL IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT AT MIXING VALVE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 21

2011

PASS 5 violations

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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. KNIFE HOLDER IN NEED OF CLEANING, ICE MACHINE AND DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. F

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ORGANIZE SIDE STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR.

JUN 9

2010

PASS 2 violations

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 FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP SIDES FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HOOD PIPES AND FILTERS ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER HAS 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. THE FLOOR IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN IT.

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