Mezquite Pollo Express

Chicago Health Dept

2809 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026); 4 critical violations across the last 12 months.

17 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

121

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 31

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): OBSERVED UNLABELED CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE PREPACKAGED FOODS(COOKIES AND PECAN BARS) ON COUNTER IN DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS AND NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF PACKER.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN DISHWASHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: OBSERVED DOOR OF EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

AUG 24

2026

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ONCE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT.( NOTE: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(BEANS), HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $20 WEIGHING 25LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED UNLABELED CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE PREPACKAGED FOODS(COOKIES AND PECAN BARS) ON COUNTER IN DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS AND NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF PACKER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT FIRST FLOOR REAR EXIT DOOR AT BASE AND RIGHT SIDE AND OBSERVED OPENINGS ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN AREAS SUCH AS FIRST FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND DINING ROOM NEAR COLD HOLDING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/24/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BUG LIGHT INSTALLED ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA OR REINSTALL BUG LIGHT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN DISHWASHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED DOOR OF EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED COOKIES AND PECAN BARS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT LABEL OF BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN WIRE AND WALL IN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN RAW CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC LINER IN BULK FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORING. OBSERVED CRATES IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR USED TO STORE PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY. MUST MAINTAIN.

OCT 6

2025

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED TWO HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE NOR MAINTAINED. MISSING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO DISHWASHER AND MISSING PIPE IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SEE VIOLATION ABOVE FOR CITATION. 7-38-030 (C)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW FOODS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FODOS IN MULTIPLE COOLERS. RAW CONTAINERS OF STEAK STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF READY TO EAT CONTAINERS OF SALSA IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT TOMATOES AND LETTUCE IN ADDITIONAL COOLER. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW STEAK STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE SLICED ONIONS IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EX. STEAK) . INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" IN ADDITION TO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED COOKIES AND PECAN BARS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT LABEL OF BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN WIRE AND WALL IN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY. MUST MAINTAIN.

OCT 3

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 31

2023

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND RICE NOT LABELED IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FACILITY USING LARGE 50 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR TALL COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH VERY DEEP SEAMS AT THE CHICKEN STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL HOLDER COVER BROKEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID.

SEP 30

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP/TOILET AND DISH WASHING AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED AN ASSORTMENT OF READY TO EAT FOODS(16LBS. COOKIES AND 4LBS. GRANOLA BARS)FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE PREPACKAGED/UNWRAPPED ON DISPLAY FOR SALE TO CUSTOMER.NO RECEIPTS OR INVOICE AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST MAINTAIN RECEIPT/INVOICES FROM AND USE AN APPROVED SUPPLIER.APPX. 20LBS. $230. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS (10LBS. COOKED STEAK 110.8F) IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 10LBS. $200. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS (2OLBS. COOKED BEANS 81.3F) IN A LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 20LBS. $40.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED LARGE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST STORE SCOOPS HANDLE ABOVE RIM OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN CHICKEN PREP AREA AND MISSING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

APR 1

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC LINING FOR WRAPPING PALLETS (AS STATED ON ORIGINAL BOX) BEING USED TO STORE LARGE AMOUNTS OF CHICKEN. ALSO USING LARGE 50 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

WARPED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO VENTILATION ABOVE LARGE 6 BURNER STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE.

SEP 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE REMOINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, BUT MISSING THE DISCLOSUER BY ASTERICK AND FOOTNOTE(*STEAK COOKED TO ORDER)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TWO REAR FREEZERS LIDS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND OR REPLACE FREEZERS. ALSO OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKET BROKEN/TORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE WATER ON THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT, AND DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED CERTIFICATE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION # 60.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, FROM REPORT 2232341, DATE10/26/2018, CORRECT BY DATE 12/14/2018. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 26

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11(A) NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO RE INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, SALSAS, ETC. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Chemical Safety

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 DRY STRORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11 (B-E). PLASTIC TYPE LINING BEING USED INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS TO STORE LARGE AMOUNTS OF CHICKEN. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT MADE OF MATERIAL THAT IS A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABE SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 WALL COVERING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT SOUTH END IN DISREPAIR, LOOSE SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 EXTREME CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

202.11(A) MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS

SEP 21

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEANS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 DRY STRORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 EXTREME CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 WALL COVERING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT SOUTH END IN DISREPAIR, LOOSE SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11(A) MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS

SEP 14

2018

FAIL 14 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11(A) HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTD TO RE INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 DRY STRORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE UPDATED SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 EXTREME CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 WALL COVERING UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT SOUTH END IN DISREPAIR, LOOSE SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11(A) MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS

SEP 19

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED 7 BAGS OF BAKERY GOODS (COOKIES) NO LABEL, NO INVOICE, UNKNOWN SOURCE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OPEN DENATURE WITH BLEACH, AND DISPOSE OF.ONLY BY FOOD PRODUCTS FROM LICENSE ESTABLISHMENTS ONLY.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 4 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE FRONT TABLE AND STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN GROCERY BAG IN THE REAR 2 DOORS COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIP LOC. ALSO IN REAR PREP AREA FREEZER LID TO BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT 4 KNIVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL AND CEILING PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE LADIES RESTROOM DOOR IN HALLWAY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.

JUN 7

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1516528 ON 9/22/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE LARGE HOLE IN THE DRYWALL WALL INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

SEP 22

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT JET SPRAY MACHINE DRIP TRAYS, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL VENT NOT CLEAN GOING INTO THE REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

JUL 21

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND COULD NOT BE PRODUCED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

DEC 9

2013

PASS · 0 violations

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