SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TACARIA SEVEN BROTHERS.

EAT. 85/100

3755 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 15, 2025 · passed

14 of 17 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 15
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN

JUN 14
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED KNIVES AND SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 30
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND FRAMEWORK OF REAR PREP STOVE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 5
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE MEAT IN FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/8/19 REPORT 2282791 NOT CORRECTED. MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

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APR 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT AS OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO DEDICATED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA, COMPLETE WITH HOT/COLD WATER WITH ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN BOWLS UNDER CUSTOMER COUNTER: PORK @ 90.3F AND TRIPE @ 84.2F. FOUND BEEF @ 87.6F SITTING ON COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND STEAK @ 60.7F AND CHICKEN @ 76.3F IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 70LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION, VALUED AT $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS IN ALL COOLERS AND IN CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH COMMON NAME AND DISCARD DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER NOT ON MENU BOARD. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER (*) FOR ALL MENU ITEMS IT APPLIES TO, OR MUST PROVIDE FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANGERS.

FEB 7
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED AT THIS TIME, GIVEN SIGN TO POST, NOW POSTED.

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

OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER INTERIOR.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES.

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

OBSERVED FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT NOZZLE LEAKING/HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC WRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS GIVEN AT THIS TIME.

FEB 3
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 26
2016
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED OPEN RAW CHORIZO STORED WITH JALAPENO PEPPERS AND LIMES IN A PULLOUT DRAWER OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE PEPPERS AND LIMES. ALSO, OBSERVED CANS OF BEER STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BEER CANS FROM THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547268 ON 6/5/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC AND SILVERWARE FORKS AND PLASTIC SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDLING.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

IMPROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER STORED AT THE GRILL STATION. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES WITH 2 DEGREE INCREMENTS FROM 0-220F.

JUN 5
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

SPLASHGUARD MISSING AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

NOV 7
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. STOER ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING FAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN IN A DUST FREE CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT COOKING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.

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

OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF ANY EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP WITHIN ICE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 7
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.

JAN 31
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

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

MUST CLEAN FILTERS OVER STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE

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

SOME CEILING TILES ARE LOOSE IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST REPAIR

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA

SEP 21
2012
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL THE SINK TO THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM.

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

CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES HAS SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOM AND IN THE FURNACE/UTILITY ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

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

IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD STORE ROOM WALLS HAVE CRACKS AND SOME SMALL HOLES ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

SECURE THE TOILET TO THE FLOOR IT THE TOILET ROOM IT IS LOOSE.

MAR 15
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAP AREA IN FURNATURE ROOM AND IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

MINORSanitation
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. FOUND SOME CEILING TILES THAT ARE STAINED LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

JUL 15
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME.

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTERTOP. SEAL/PAINT SAME.

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN, WORN SURFACES. CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

SEP 14
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER,DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DRAWERS UNDER GRILL TABLE.

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.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL NEAR REAR DOOR & BEHIND JUKE BOX,WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN GAME ROOM,MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR,REAR SCREEN DOOR NEEDS DOOR SWEEP..MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL OVER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROBE & FREEZER THERMOMETER.

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