LOS TACOS & DESSERTS LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

8548 S COMMERCIAL AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

13 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 30

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED A CRACKED TOILET BOWL LID IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TO SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COVING NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR 2 FEMALE AND 1 MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE THAT IS ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

APR 23

2026

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WAS ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 12/24/24. INSTRUCTED TO POST AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES OR PROVIDE PROOF OR RECIPROCITY THROUGH KENNEDY KING COLLEGE THAT IS DATED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED TAMALES ETC) IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLERS AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE READY TO EAT AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE A REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM AND ON THE WINDOW LEDGE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED A CRACKED TOILET BOWL LID IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TO SINK STOPPERS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED INADEQUATE TEST STRIPS ON SITE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE FACILITY PRESENTED PH TEST STRIPS HOWEVER STATED THAT THE FACILITY USES BLEACH TO SANITIZE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COVING NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR 2 FEMALE AND 1 MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE THAT IS ON SITE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

MAY 15

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING TO IDENTIFY COMMODITY CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLESNING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

JUN 14

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD AND DRINK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS IN COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CORN HUSKS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 6

2024

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD AND DRINK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS IN COOLER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE BASEMENT MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORAGE CLOSET AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS, ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CORN HUSKS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND CELINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 5

2024

PASS · 0 violations

APR 2

2024

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (52.3F) AND HOT WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

FEB 22

2024

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED GROUND BEEF IMPROPERLY THAWING ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW GROUND BEEF UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER/PREP AREA, INSIDE UNUSED FRYER AND EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2584827 ON 11-7-23:47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. 55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT, MISSING WALLS AND BASES IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED, WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK ON 1ST FL. HALLWAY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

NOV 7

2023

PASS 14 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR, REAR SCREEN DOOR SCREEN TORN,REAR FOOD STORAGE WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING

Minor Sanitation

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

: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Other

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

4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, UNUSED PALETAS MACHINE, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS,MEAT SLICER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT, MISSING WALLS AND BASES IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT MOP SINK ON 1ST FL. HALL WAY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS & DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALL VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OCT 31

2023

FAIL 17 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED AN EXISTING HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED FROM REAR PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN PREP WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE AREA-UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG CONDUIT PIPES AND BEHIND WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR NEAR SPEAKER,ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER WOOD STORAGE SHELVES.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES .1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/31/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR, REAR SCREEN DOOR SCREEN TORN,REAR FOOD STORAGE WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Other

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, UNUSED PALETAS MACHINE, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS,MEAT SLICER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALLS AND BASES IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO GRILL AND MOPS INK ON 1ST FL. HALL WAY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS & DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALL VENTS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

SEP 16

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE BOTTOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND PREP STATIONS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AIR VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST IN THE HALLWAY.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2492451, DATE 3-4-21. #58 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. #57 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

MAR 4

2021

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT. ALSO LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS WITH DATES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PREMISES IS VERY CLUTTERED THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE,

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JAN 8

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH WRITTEN PROCEDURES AND MISSING SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK) FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. AT MINIMUM, SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER (*MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN MIDDLE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER SURFACE USED FOR CUSTOMER SEATING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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