JAN 20
2026
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROSAS TAMALES.
BEAT. 46/100
3314 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 20, 2026 · passed
Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
89
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Aug 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET OF RIGHT DOOR OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED FRONT INTERIOR CLOSE TO LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CRACKED FRONT INTERIOR CLOSE TO LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED DAMAGED LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT CAUSING LID NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID OF DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT SO THAT LID OF CHEST FREEZER SHALL CLSOE PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED POTS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF RINSE AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF RINSE AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH FIRST FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH FIRST FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN HALLWAY AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS WERE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JAN 122026FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2026
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET OF RIGHT DOOR OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED FRONT INTERIOR CLOSE TO LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CRACKED FRONT INTERIOR CLOSE TO LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED DAMAGED LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT CAUSING LID NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID OF DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT SO THAT LID OF CHEST FREEZER SHALL CLSOE PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED POTS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF RINSE AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF RINSE AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH FIRST FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH FIRST FLOOR ALL GENDER WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN HALLWAY AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
AT TIME OF INSPECTION ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS WERE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JAN 272025FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 27
2025
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589525 DATED 2/13/24: #37 -OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN. #44-OBSERVED POTS NOT INVERTED ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL POTS, PANS, AND DISHES MUST BE STORED INVERTED WHEN STORED. #47-OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA (DIRECTLY NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND WALL. OBSERVED PEELED PAINT IN HALLWAY AREA LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA NEAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55-OBSERVED SEVERELY WATER-DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATON #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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FEB 132024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 13
2024
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE WHITE BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED POTS NOT INVERTED ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL POTS, PANS, AND DISHES MUST BE STORED INVERTED WHEN STORED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA (DIRECTLY NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND WALL. OBSERVED PEELED PAINT IN HALLWAY AREA LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA NEAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERELY WATER-DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 142023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE 60
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 2/6/23 REPORT 2570824 NOT CORRECTED: 57: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58 : 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FEB 62023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2023
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE 60
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/5/22 REPORT 2553923 NOT CORRECTED: 37 : 3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 41 : 3-304.14 OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES WERE HANDS ARE BEING WIPED ON .MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 44 : 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT. 47 : 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,RUSTED LID ON BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. 49 : 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. 55: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREAS.HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK 57: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58 : 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
APR 132022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2022
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES WERE HANDS ARE BEING WIPED ON .MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,RUSTED LID ON BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREAS.HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 52022FAILED19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2022
FAILED
19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING TAMALES HUSK IN HER HAND AND SPREADING MASA AND FILLING WITH CHICKEN AND RED ROJAS AND WRAPPING WITH SEVERAL RED LESIONS ON BACK OF BOTH HANDS AND FOREARMS AS WELL AS ANOTHER FEMALE WORKER HANDLING AND PREPPING HOT PEPPERS AND TOMATO WITH SEVERAL DARK BROWN LESIONS ON BOTH HANDS AND FOREARMS AS WELL .MANAGER VOLUNTARILY REMOVED EMPLOYEES FROM HANDLING FOODS AT THIS TIME. MUST COVER WITH BANDAGE AND GLOVES THAT COVER FOREARMS AS WELL.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING WASHED WITH A BUCKET OF SOAP WATER AND RINSED AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACED ON SHELVING UNITS NOT BEING SANITIZED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP SINK PROPERLY TO SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS A 5 GALLON BUCKET OF RED ROJAS AT 49.5F ON LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX 5 GALLONS $60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT IN STORAGE UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/5/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES WERE HANDS ARE BEING WIPED ON .MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED NO GLOVES BEING USED BY FOOD HANDLERS THAT HAS LESIONS ON HANDS AND FOREARMS.MUST COVER WITH BANDAGE AND WEAR GLOVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BEING USED TO SLICE PEPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOILED CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLDER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,RUSTED LID ON BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE AREAS AS WELL AS FLOOR VENTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREAS.HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT ,MOP SINK BASIN AND WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 132021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STOED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
JAN 112021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED TOMATILLOS AND TAMALE HUSKS BEING PREPARED/RINSED IN MIDDLE AND 3RD BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CONTAINER OF SOAPY WATER, SOILED EQUIPMENT AND TOXIC ITEMS IN BASINS OF ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. FOOD SHALL ONLY CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE CLEAN AND SANITIZED. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL SHALL NOT USED FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS WHEN USING AS A FOOD PREPARATION SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11: STOCK/LARGE CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERSE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
NOV 22020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN FRONT PREP COOLER, CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
JAN 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation violation.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Observed no hand washing signs at exposed hand sinks. Must provide handwashing signage at each handwashing sink.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Observed TCS foods in prep cooler in front prep area not properly labeled. Must label all TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation violation.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Observed menu board without proper consumer advisory. Must provide consumer advisory disclosure statement and reminder for under cooked foods (eggs). Priority foundation violation.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Observed 1-2 gaps along bottom of rear exterior door. Must repair to prevent pest entry. All exterior doors must be tight fitting.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Observed leak at pipes under left basin of 3 compartment sink in basement prep area. Must repair and maintain same.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Observed standing clear liquid throughout floor of basement prep area. Must keep floors clean and dry at all times. Must make repairs to nearby equipment (freezers) to prevent leaks.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
JUL 132017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FREEZER WALK-IN COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED 100 LBS BULK MASA IN 3 GROCERY BAGS IN REAR STORAGE FROM MASA UNO INC., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR BAGGIE/ZIP LOC. OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE UNITS IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARDS , AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED, SOME WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE COMMING THRU THE TILE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN BASEMENT LIGHT SHIELDS,AND REPAIR/CLEAN CEILING IN MIDDLE & REAR PREP AREAS.
SEP 132016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1953700 ON 9/2/16 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WOODEN SHELVES AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES PREPARES AND SERVES TAMALES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT HAS EXPOSED INSULATION IN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR THE CEILING. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 22016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WOODEN SHELVES AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547394 ON 8/17/15 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - TWO 1-BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT OR SEAL THE WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT HAS EXPOSED INSULATION IN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. MUST USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SALSAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR THE CEILING. SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 172015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. REPLACE/REPAIR SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR VENT IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
TWO 1-BURNER STOVES NOT UNDER VENTILATION. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE. MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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