MR CHILAQUIL.

Chicago Health Dept

3904 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

11 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected May 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 27

2026

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BUILDUP ON BLADE OF SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12: OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER BETWEEN USES IN FRONT OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED DURING PAUSES IN FOOD PREPARATION OR DISPENSING UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ONLY IF THE IN USE UTENSIL AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT LEAST EVERY FOUR HOURS.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12: OBSERVED ALL STOPPERS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL STOPPERS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT SAID STOPPERS SHALL FUNCTION PROPERLY IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.12: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBEL FOR CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TO THE RIGHT OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF ENCLOSED BACK PORCH.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY TO THE RIGHT OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF ENCLOSED BACK PORCH AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14: OBSERVED STOVE WITH SIX BURNERS IN PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STOVES WITH BURNERS INSTALLED COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES

MAY 21

2026

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILDUP ON BLADE OF SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(MILK), HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $2 WEIGHING 0.25LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING IT AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. 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 FOOD IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER STATEMENT TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER BETWEEN USES IN FRONT OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED DURING PAUSES IN FOOD PREPARATION OR DISPENSING UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ONLY IF THE IN USE UTENSIL AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT LEAST EVERY FOUR HOURS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPOONS, KNIVES AND FORKS STORED LAYING DOWN IN UNCOVERED CONTAINER ON TABLE IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED OR COVERED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED ALL STOPPERS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL STOPPERS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT SAID STOPPERS SHALL FUNCTION PROPERLY IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING ANY COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WHEN DRAINING ANY COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR APPROPRIATE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TO THE RIGHT OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF ENCLOSED BACK PORCH.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY TO THE RIGHT OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF ENCLOSED BACK PORCH AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED STOVE WITH SIX BURNERS IN PREP AREA NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STOVES WITH BURNERS INSTALLED COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

JUN 5

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

MAY 29

2025

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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 COOKED BEEF. READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS ESTIMATED COST OF $60. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW FOODS AND COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

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 ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY.

Serious Food Temperature

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 TEMPERATURES AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (TIRES, NON USED EQUIPMENT) NOTED AT OUTSIDE DINING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL SUCH ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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.

AUG 20

2024

PASS · 0 violations

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AUG 19

2024

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Pest Activity

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. #38-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 VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. (PRIOR TWO DAY NOTICE GIVEN, FACILITY REMAINS IN NON-COMPLIANCE)

AUG 15

2024

FAIL 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Pest Activity

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 RESTAURANT USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. #38-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. #60-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 DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 8

2024

FAIL 15 violations 8 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

Critical Documentation & 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 TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (BEEF, CHICKEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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 TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Other

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 DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE. #58- 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 11

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Other

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

AUG 25

2023

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

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.

AUG 17

2023

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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).

Serious Food Temperature

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. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.

Minor Food Temperature

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 THE TIME OF INSPECTION AND AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 39.0F BY END OF INSPECTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND COOLERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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