Mr Chilaquil
Troubled record — failed 5 of 9 inspections for employee hygiene, documentation & training
2025-06-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS, PLATES, AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE SUCH ITEMS ARE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (TIRES, NON USED EQUIPMENT) NOTED AT OUTSIDE DINING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL SUCH ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: MISSING VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2025-05-29 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF RAW/UNCOOKED BEEF/STEAK STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS (RED SALSA, RICE AND TACO MEAT) INSIDE COOLER IN PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CONTAINER OF CO...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE EQUIPMENT IN PREP SINK WITH SOAP AND WATER, RINSING, AND PLACING ON STORAGE SHELF. NO SANITIZER BEING USED. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT CITATION ISS...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 20 DOZEN RAW EGGS UNREFRIGERATED ON TOP OF DEEP FREEZER RANGING FROM 70.1F-73.0F. APPROXIMATE COST OF EGGS AT $100. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMP...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS, PLATES, AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE SUCH ITEMS ARE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICE FOR CHLORINE ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
1-BURNER STOVE CONNECTED TO PROPANE TANK AT TORTILLA PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PROPANE TANKS NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED. PROPANE TANKS USAGE AND STORAGE PROHIBITED. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNN...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2024-08-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-08-19 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COLD HOLD UNITS WITH BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND RETAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2598866 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DINING ROOM AREA WHERE TORTILLAS ARE PREPARED WITH BARE HAND CONTACT FOR RESTAURANT USE. INSTRUCT...
2024-08-15 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection 6 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED SOILED RAGS STORED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CLEANING RAGS MUST BE STORED IN WATER WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.13(C) CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COLD HOLD UNITS WITH BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND RETAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2598866 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DINING ROOM AREA WHERE TORTILLAS ARE PREPARED WITH BARE HAND CONTACT FOR RESTAURAN...
2024-08-08 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 15 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION LICENSE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AS WELL AS A CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TI...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABL...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DINING ROOM AREA WHERE TORTILLAS ARE PREPARED WITH BARE HAND CONTACT FOR RESTAURANT USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. #7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO WORK WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ABATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED RAGS STORED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CLEANING RAGS MUST BE STORED IN WATER WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COLD HOLD UNITS WITH BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND RETAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2581504 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #51-NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #52- OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO ...
2023-09-11 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-403.12: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14 COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS NOT UNDER VENTILATION. INSTD TO HAVE ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER PROPER COMMERCIAL VENTILATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND PROVIDE
2023-08-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-403.12: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND PROVIDE.
2023-08-17 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN EASILY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030(C).
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS SUCH AS 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 49.8F, 3LBS OF CUT TOMATOES AT 60F, 5LBS OF CHEESE AT 63F, AND A GALLON OF WHOLE MILK 83F. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION....
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REAR PREP COOLER IN USE AND NOT TURNED ON, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005. PREP COOLER WAS TURNED ON AT TH...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND COOLERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE AND PROVIDE.
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