Senoritas Cantina
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2026-01-27 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKET ON REACH-IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2025-01-14 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 1 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND DEAD ROACHES UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AT FRONT BAR AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN REAR. MUST REMOVE.
2023-12-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRU...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2023-12-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 18 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON S...
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC AND NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BAR AREA AND IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE STATES FACILITY IS AWAITING A SH...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS BURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BURGER ITEMS). PRIORITY FOUNDAT...
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
7-102.11 OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF TOXIC CHEMICALS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN SPRAY BOTTLE WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF THE CHEMICAL LABELED ON THE SPRAY BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS LABEL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES THAT CONTAIN CHEMICALS THAT ARE ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS, FACILITY ONLY PROVIDED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER THAT TAKES...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE LOCATED IN THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP AND STORE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED AT THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND ...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CHEF WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
2022-12-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN AND BEEF) AND NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-01...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH AND REMOVE TACO SHELL FROM GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORTY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER IN DISH MACHINE MEASURED AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM CHLROINE CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HOT WATER STARTED AT 93 F AND DROPPED TO 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER MEASURING AT 100 F FOR HANDWASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. HOT WATER RESTORED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
63. REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN
2021-11-10 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
2021-10-07 Fail License CRITICAL 20 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES IN THE FACILITY. OBSERVED FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK ONLY MAINTAINING 90F AND TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK ONLY MAINTAINING 80F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLES. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARD.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOT NOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDER COOKED OR RAW (CEVICHES, SHRIMP AGUACHILES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSU...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PLUGGED IN AND TURN ON AND MAINTAINING 40F. INSTRUCTED TO TURN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD AROUND THE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12(A) OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR THE BAR PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED WITH ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE TEST STRIPS PROVIDED FOR SANITIZER ON SITE (BLEACH). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY REACHED 88F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F OR ABOVE AT ALL...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-203.12 OBSERVED ONE TOILET ROOM UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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