LOS CHEPES.

Chicago Health Dept

3116 W POPE JOHN PAUL II DR · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

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

9 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 22

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CONSUMING A BANANA WITH GLOVES ON IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAANBLE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER ON TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN

JUN 11

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN (IE, KNIFE RACK, ON CLEAN SURFACE, ETC)

Minor Sanitation

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

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 PREMISE

APR 15

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 14

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 7

2023

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO SANITIZER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SANITZIER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED CHLORINE SANITIZER BY END OF INSPECTION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERTURES IN WALK IN COOLER (COOKED YESTERDAY)) 10LBS OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT 63.3F AND 15LBS OF COOKED TOMATOES AT : 52.0F . . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED BEANS AND COOKED TOMATOES. APPROX $100 VALUE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER (EX. EGGS, STEAK) WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED TO MONITOR HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CARNITAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE GROUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE BINS OUTSIDE. INSTD TO SCHEDULE PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(a).

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSEVRED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE WAIT STAFF BEVERAGE AREA. INSTD TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED INSIDE OF BUCKETS IN THE REAR HALLWAY OF FACILITY. INSTD TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO VENTILATION HOOD PROVIDED OVER FLAT TOP GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE GRILL FROM PREMISES.

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JUL 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/22/19 REPORT 2285520 NOT CORRECTED. 58- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE

APR 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. FOUND UNCOOKED BEEF @ 53.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. ESTIMATED VALUE $5. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 28

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 22

2018

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HANDSINK IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

NO BARRIER AT FRONT PREP COUNTER WHERE CARNITAS WILL BE PREPARED AND SERVED (CUTTING BOARD, KNIVES, SCALE) ALSO NO BARRIER AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE STEAM TABLE LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING SPLASHGUARDS AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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