OCT 22
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LOS CHEPES.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
3116 W POPE JOHN PAUL II DR · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 22, 2025 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVER ON TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
JUN 112025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
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)
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 152024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 72023FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2023
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED TO MONITOR HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CARNITAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
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).
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.
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
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.
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 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MISSING COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HANDWASH SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
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 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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 222018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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