Chicago Health Dept
538 W PERSHING RD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.
16 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
Condensation water in walk-in not drained properly, dripping in a pan under cold unit, instructed to drain to outside of cooler.
Rusty wall behind rear prep table, instructed to provide a rust free surface.
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, STEAK, PORK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT THE BACK PREP AREA: BEEF AT 46.8 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED WATER DRIPPING IN THE WALK-IN REFRIDGERATOR ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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.
OBSERVED BROKEN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, BEANS), MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 1" GAP ALONG CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT SINGLE-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA, MAINTAIN.
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER RIGHT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH OF THE ABOVE.
FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED DURING INSPECTION (RICE, MEAT). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, BEANS), MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO PREP COOLER, ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND ON FLOOR INSIDE DOOR OF REAR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 1" GAP ALONG CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT SINGLE-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA, MAINTAIN.
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER RIGHT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH OF THE ABOVE.
FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,DICED TOMATO,LETTUCE).MUST PROVIDE AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGE OF HOT WATER TANK,ON LOWER SHELF OF SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/12/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG TOP AND CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND WINDOW SILLS.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
NOTED CLOGGED HAND SINK(WITH WATER NOT DRAINING) AT FRONT PREP AREA AND HAND SINK OF REAR DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
MUST PROVIDE COVERED LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter, FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2285348 DATED 4/18/2019 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CUT PRODUCE, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CUT PRODUCE, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED DRIED PEPPERS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITHOUT A FOOD LABEL. FOOD PACKAGED IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND ON THE SHELF WHERE TOILET PAPER IS STORED. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 6 INCH GAP ALONG SIDE OF THE FURNACE DUCT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER SHELVING AND PLASTIC WRAP HOLDER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA.
REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED TO ORDER TACOS, BEEF 157.3F, BEANS 147.8F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PROPELY LABEL ALL PACKAGED SALSA IN DISPLAY COOLER.
REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LONGER FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO SUBMERGE LARGEST FOOD UTENSIL/EQUIPMENT.
INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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