SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LOS TRES AMIGOS #2.

YOUR CALL. 62/100

3335 E 106TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 2, 2025 · passed

6 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
97
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 2
2025
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE RELABELED. WITH CLEANING NAMES HAVE BECOME FADED. INSTRUCTED TO RELABEL ALL CONTAINERS

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, LOWER SHELVES AND WHEELS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SMALL LEAK AT FAUCET AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE, DISH AREA, AND MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENT AND ALL AREA AROUND. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MAR 25
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF TORTILLAS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PROPERLY AIR DRY.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURD DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF TORTILLAS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PROPERLY AIR DRY.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFIATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE, 172.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF (SUGAR, RICE, ETC) NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN GROCERY BAG IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPING RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LITTER ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER INSIDE OUTSIDE REFUSE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 6
2023
PASSED
16 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-304.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 : OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

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

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

4-501.12 : OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE

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

4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 : OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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AUG 29
2023
FAILED
24 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS (TORTILLAS)ON GRILL. MALE EMPLOYEE PICKED UP TORTILLA FROM THE GRILL AND PLACED ON MEAT THAT WAS COOKING ON GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. TORTILLAS WERE DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST USE UTENSILD,GLOVES OR DELI PAPER.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD / BEVERAGE PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 18LBS. PORK-107.5F-112.1F.3LBS. STEAK-95.2F.ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.21LBS. $190.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 73LBS. COOKED BEANS-46.4F-48.4F.19LBS. RICE-49.1F-50.7F.60LBS. SOUP-44.1F-45.2F.20-GALLONS.CHICKEN SOUP-44.6F-45.6F.40LBS. SHREEDED CHICKEN-45.1F-45.9F.3LBS. TONGUE-45.9F..PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.343LBS. $1,040.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOODS.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUNDS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LID,ON EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND. MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 28
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BAGS BEING REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND ONLY USE REUSABLE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

4-201.11 OBSERVED MOLCAJETES (CLAY BOWLS) STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLCAJETES AND DO NOT USE POROUS FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE POTS ON SITE THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS, OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MANAGER REPAIRED SAID HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND WALL/FLOOR NOT PROPERLY SEALED IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES, CLOSE GAPS BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

AUG 28
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND FROZEN MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING SURFACES ON CEILING IN SOUTHWEST CORNER AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

SEP 24
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE SEASONINGS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF SEASONINGS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED BUTTER CONTAINERS BEING RE-USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND ONLY USE MULTI USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR MULTI USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING PROCEDURE FOR EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

SEP 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF UNIT; MUST PROVIDE. ALSO INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE COOK TO TAKE TEMPERATURES AS NEEDED WHILE COOKING, REHEATING AND COOLING; MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 FOUND NO LABEL (NAME) ON THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER ON THE CONTAINER.

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

4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN THE FREEZER FOR STORAGE OF MEATS. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN FREEZER.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 FOUND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN; CLEAN SAME. FOUND THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN; CLEAN SAME.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0637 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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