TACO EL JALICIENSE.

Chicago Health Dept

2859 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 4 critical violations noted.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 22

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-01)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER CHEWING FOOD WHILE HANDLING FOOD AT THE GRILL MUST EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER/DISH WASHER TAKE GARDEN HOSE OUTSIDE CAME BACK INSIDE THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND GOT AN ORANGE FROM WALK IN COOLER AND PLACED ON CUTTING BOARD,ALSO WENT INTO FREEZER AND PUT FROZEN SHRIMP INTO A PLASTIC BOWL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND 2- DRYING TOWELS INSIDE OF SAID HAND SINK ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND SEVERAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE OF PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON TOPSIDE OF EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 27

2024

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 18

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (STEAK, CHICKEN, PROK, BEANS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A BROWN RESIDUE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FROZEN CONTAINER OF MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE MEAT AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, AND HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 22

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK AND STEAK) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

SEP 22

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, PORK...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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AUG 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 23

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PREMISES HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFCATE POSTED OR CERTIFED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS STEAK, CHICKEN AND REFRIED BEANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW RULES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CODE #2-201.11.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW RULES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CODE #2-501.11.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING HIS BARE HANDS TO PUT CONDIMENTS ON A CUSTOMERS TACO SUCH AS CHEESE AND TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PREMISES MUST USE GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH THE DATE AND TIME (FIFO).

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLENGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.

JAN 13

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. FOOD HANDLER WAS PREPARING TACOS, TORTAS AND BURRITOS WITH BARE HANDS AFTER THE TORTILLAS WERE REMOVED FROM THE GRILL AND BEING PREPARED TO SERVE. INSTRUCTED STAFF MEMBERS THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE APPLYING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE THE ONE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 11

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK WITH ONIONS AT TEMP OF 86.4F TO 87.4F; A COOKED WHOLE PIECE OF BEEF AT TEMP OF 51.4F; ONE CONTAINERS OF DICED COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 52.7F. MANAGER ON SITE STATED FOOD WAS COOKED IN THE MORNING AT 8am.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.COOLER MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40.1F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 8 ,VALUE 80 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW/POROUS WOOD SHELVES STORED INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER NEED TO BE REPLACED/REPAIRED.

MAY 14

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED, WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT AND CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT P TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOULTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION FOR MANGER FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

JUL 9

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 2

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP AND DRYING HANDS ON DIRTY APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP, WARM RUNNING WATER AND DRIED WITH CLEAN PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1401794 ON 3-10-14. 35-REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR WATER HEATER. SEAL HOLD IN WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK. 26-REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. 38-INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. 43-PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER INSIDE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AND REAR AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEPARATE PAINT FROM BEVERAGES ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER TO MINIMIZE BAR HAND CONTACT.

MAR 10

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE NEAR WATER HEATER. SEAL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

JUN 17

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS

MAY 31

2013

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF CHEST PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA READS 51.6 WHICH HAS POTTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,COOLER WILL BE TAGED AND FOOD ITEMS WERE REMOVE FROM COOLER BY MANAGER ,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE CHEST PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA RANGING FROM 45.9 TO 47.2 FOODS INSIDE COOLER WAS CHEESE,STEAK, GROUND BEEF,FISH,SLICED ONIONS,TOMATOES,AND MEXICAN SAUSAGE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE COOLER WHERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 20LBS TOTAL COST $150.00 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FRONT PREP AREA

OCT 16

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors behind-under-around heavy equipments in need for cleaning, elevate the threshold at rear exit door.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Must provide,maintain a self closing device for the toilet room door.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Must provide,maintain a backflow prevention device for the ice machine.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Must properly store,maintain clean,soiled linen in a sanitary manner.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide,maintain thermometers inside all refrigeration units.

JAN 6

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORE NICE AND NEATLY

Minor Other

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. MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPS

JAN 13

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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 UNDER 3 COMP SINK AREA,INSIDE FURNACE ROOM REQUIRE CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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.REPLACE WATER CEILING TILES AT FRONT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT CLEAN.

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