SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PACO'S TACOS 2.

YOUR CALL. 69/100

6034 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 29, 2026 · passed

20 of 28 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
20 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BACK WALL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST SPOTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

JUL 10
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES AND TONGS) ON CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER COMPARTMENT 1 OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

DEC 19
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS ARE IN NEED OF LABELING WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON COOKING SIDE OF PREP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS (FRONT PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA) TO BE BLOCKED BY FOOD CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL ITEMS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BAG OF HERBS OPEN IN BASEMENT AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ALL DRY FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLEAN ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE TO LINE GRILL FOR COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE ON GRILL FOR COOKING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CAULK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE VISIBLY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SOILED TAPE USED ON SUMP PUMP FLOOR COVER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TAPE WITH APPROVED PLUMBING FIXTURE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TOILET SEAT IN LEFT-HAND ALL-GENDER RESTROOM TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET SEAT AND MAINTAIN FIXTURE IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA DRY STORAGE AREA (BEHIND STAIRWELL) FLOORS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 17
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

PLASTIC BASKETS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CHOPPED ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (WITH HANDLE, NOT IN FOOD) AND STORE PROPERLY.

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JAN 12
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

PLASTIC BASKETS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CHOPPED ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (WITH HANDLE, NOT IN FOOD) AND STORE PROPERLY

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT GREASE INTERCEPTOR ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING (SOUTH PREP AREA). INSTD TO REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND ACCUMULATING ONTO FLOOR. PREMISES WILL USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA UNTIL REPAIRS COMPLETED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY.

FEB 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED STEAK (66.9F) AND COOKED PORK (100.2F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY $150 AND 50LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE PACKS OF STEAK IMPOPERLY THAWING UNDER STEM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING PROOF OF VACCINATION FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340

MAR 18
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

AUG 5
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAN TRAYS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO PROPERLY STORE ELEVATED AND PROTECTED.

AUG 2
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON PACKAGED NUTS AND CANDY DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN NORTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed improper date marking of TCS Foods inside coolers. Instructed must label all prepped TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed large gaps between floor tiles in front prep area, where debris is collecting. Must fill gaps to make floor smooth and easily cleanable in this area. Must maintain same.

AUG 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND CUTTING TORTA BUNS WITH HIS BARE HANDS, AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USING HIS BARE HANDS TO PUT ONIONS AND CILANTRO ON CUSTOMERS TACO, INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON, USE TONGS, SPOONS ECT. REMINDED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

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

OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE

APR 24
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 31
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 21
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE REAR DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING LIDS OPEN CANT CLOSE DUE TO THE GARBAGE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT CUTTING BOARD.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR COOKING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 26
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ALL HUMIDITY WATER DROPLETS NEED TO BE REMOVED. MAINTAIN AREA DRY.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 22
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ALL HUMIDITY WATER DROPLETS NEED TO BE REMOVED. MAINTAIN AREA DRY.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 22
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT HAND SINK IN SIDE PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 8
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED RUSTY WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAIR WALLS. OBSERVED CHICHARRON BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR BAGGIES IE, ZIP LOCK ETC.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

AUG 21
2014
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THREE RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. THE GASKET AROUND THE DOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR IT IS RIPPED AND TORN LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE GASKET.

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

SOUTH WALL IN THE BACKSTORE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAS A 2" HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUL 31
2014
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE STORE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

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

FOUND THREE RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. THE GASKET AROUND THE DOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR IT IS RIPPED AND TORN LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE GASKET.

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

FOUND STANDING WATER IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE STANDING WATER AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MANTAIN.

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

THE SOUTH WALL IN THE BACKSTORE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT HAS A 2" HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING AT FAUCET AT SOUTH PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 28
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO UTILIZE, PIPE NOT CONNECTED UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND CONTACT HEALTH DEPT TO REINSPECT. INSTD TO UTILIZE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROPERLY STORE.

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

WORN CAULK WITH BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INBETWEEN WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

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

FLOOR TILES IN LARGE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN LARGE PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 29
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR TILES IN LARGE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALL IN SMALL PREP AREA IN NEED OF SEALING WITH TILES OR FRP MATERIAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN LARGE PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 16
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 9
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 8
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER HEATER SETTING ON LOW, TANK WAS EXHAUSTED. WATER TANK RECOVERED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES BROKEN AT SOUTH PREP KITCHEN, TILE AT COVING BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD MISSING END CAPS IN NORTH PREP KITCHEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT FAUCET AT NORTH PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CCORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 25
2010
PASSED
2 violations
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair FLOORS ARE THICK WITH GREASE IN THE BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT SAME. THE MENS TOILET ROOM HAS GRAFFITO ALL OVER THE WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAME.

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