MI TOCAYA.
2800 W LOGAN BLVD · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 252025PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
6-501.19: **C** Closing Toilet Room Doors OBSERVED ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT TO BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED FACILITY STAIRS COVERING LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA LIFTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
SEP 182025FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT TO BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED FACILITY STAIRS COVERING LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA LIFTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2603574 CONDUCTED ON 09/26/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #51-5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE). FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE/COFFEE DRIP MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 262024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE/COFFEE DRIP MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-15-23 INSPECTION # 2577406. VIOLATION 58.FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED .7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 152023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL SAID PEELING CEILING PAINT.
FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
JUN 82023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE IN ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL SAID PEELING CEILING PAINT.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AROUND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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MAR 242021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SAUTE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET
MAR 172021FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
SAUTE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2313080 DATED ON 09/25/19 NOT CORRECTED-#53 MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE DOOR IS SELF-CLOSING, #58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT(LIQUOR/OFFICE) AREA.
MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE DOOR IS SELF-CLOSING.
CLEAN THE DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT(LIQUOR/OFFICE ) AREA
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON BASEMENT DISH STORAGE SHELVES
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND ROLLING CART
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND LEDGE AROUND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP/BAR AREA,1ST FL. WAIT STATION AREA.MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR COOLER IN SAME AREA.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT AREAS
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE,FURNANCE,MOPSINK CLOSET AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
AUG 142019FAILED20 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT VACUUM PACKAGING/PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP AND TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. CRABMEAT SALAD 47.1F.50LBS. COOKED STEAK 55.2F.20LBS. COOKED TONGUE 52.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.75LBS.$700.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED TCS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC)PACKAGED BY REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ALSO OBSERVED A (ROP) MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR ROP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE USING ROP METHODS ON THE PREMISES.ROP PRODUCT HAS BEEN TAGGED ( CDPH HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG) PLACED ON BAGGED FOOD AND STORED INSIDE OF FREEZER.APPX.57 $900.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND BEEF)IN REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT CDPH APPROVED VARIANCE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A HACCP VARIANCE AND PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOOD CAN BE PACKAGED WITH ROP METHODS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT(LIQUOR/OFFICE ) AREA.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12- 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA,TOILET ROOMS,DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/14/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON BASEMENT DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 1ST FL. & BASEMENT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND ROLLING CART.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM AND LIDS WIDE OPEN.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND LEDGE AROUND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP/BAR AREA,1ST FL. WAIT STATION AREA.MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR COOLER IN SAME AREA.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT AREAS.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE,FURNANCE,MOPSINK CLOSET AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 242017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint rust in kitchen prep area, bar area, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink bar area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling in bsmt prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Must provide proof of food handlers training for employee's.
FEB 162017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL AND PLASTIC COVER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING REMOVE PLASTIC AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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