Tacos Don Cuco

Chicago Health Dept

1847 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

21 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

109

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

Inspection history

JUN 27

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT AND COVER PREPARED SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND COVERINGS ONLY.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN BETWEEN GRILL AND SURFACES OF STEAM TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED TO HOLD WALL BASE IN PLACE IN PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, MUST BE PROPERLY ATTACHED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

JUL 12

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORE FREEZER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 5

2024

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND ORANGE STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED AND DIRTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORE FREEZER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. IT IS USED AS A GARBAGE CONTAINER AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BACK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE INSPECTION #2571644 FROM 02/23/2023 AS FOLLOWS: 4-204.112(B)INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL THERMOMETER IN SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA. 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN THE WALL AND FLOOR AREA UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPLATTER, AND GREASE. CLEAN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FRAMEWORK, WALL, AND FLOOR AREA. 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AT THE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 23

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL THERMOMETER IN SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BROKEN SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND FLOOR AREA UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPLATTER AND GREASE. CLEAN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FRAMEWORK, WALL, AND FLOOR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AT RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 12

2022

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN SURFACE AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (TABLES, COUNTERS), CLEAN PREP TABLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND WALL OUTLETS AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND GREASE, CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND GREASE, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND WINDOW SILLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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APR 5

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMTING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DISPOSABLE LIDS AND CUPS FROM UPPER SHELF IN TOILET ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST ENCLOSE OPENING IN BASEMENT WALL TO ADJACENT BUSINESS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE .

MAR 29

2021

FAIL 18 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

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 (PORK,HAM,CHICKEN,RICE,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

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 7-38-010)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMTING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 6LBS. RAW FISH AT 45.9F AND 1.5LBS. BREADED STEAK AT 48.4F. INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)APPX. 7.5LBS. $35.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX INFO GIVEN.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIROITY 7-38-005)(COS)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CARTS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/29/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST REMOVE DISPOSABLE LIDS AND CUPS FROM UPPER SHELF IN TOILET ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT AND RIGHT OF SAID SINK.MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET LONG ENOUGH AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT IS NOT SELF CLOSING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST ENCLOSE OPENING IN BASEMENT WALL TO ADJACENT BUSINESS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2352655 12/3/19 NOT CORRECTED .#36-INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #47- OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP ARE TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND/OR REFINISH DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.#55- OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.#57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

DEC 3

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, STEAK, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMITING AND DIARHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONATINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP ARE TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND/OR REFINISH DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE) WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

MAY 29

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed cardboard used as a floor mat in rear prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive debris build up on bottom of interior of 1 door up right freezer. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed loose baseboard coving and hole in bottom of wall next to kitchen entry door. Must repair hole and coving to prevent pest entry. Must make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Must install self closing device on restroom door in prep area. Must maintain same.

JUN 21

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 14

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF TOSTADA SHELLS, TRASH, BREAD, ETC ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER, BLACK TARP, CARDBOARD BOXES AND GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN VENTILATION FAN AND REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER IN WASHROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

DEC 12

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MARRED CUTTING BOARD AT GRILL AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

RANGE AT HOT LINE NEEDS CLEANING. STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING WHERE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LOCATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD ON FLOORING,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

SELF CLOSING DEVICE NEEDED FOR RESTROOM DOOR.

MAR 30

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS ON INTERIOR DOOR OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION U.NITS, AND UPRIGHT FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

MAR 13

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK, SHRIMP, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

NOV 24

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR OF THE REAR FREEZER, AND REACH IN COOLER, TABLE STORAGE SHELF,AND GRILL DRIP TRAY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

MAR 14

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLICER BETWEEN THE REAR HAND SINK, AND MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF THE SLICER. OBSERVED A RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BROKEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 10

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT DRY FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST DRY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 1

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/24/12 (1076333). SOME EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN WEST CORNER BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER AND ALSO ACTIVITY NOTED IN CORNER OF BASEMENT. ALL AFFECTED AREAS CLEANED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTIION. MGR WILL INCREASE PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND SERVICE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-90 CRITICAL.

Critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK, SHRIMP, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DO SO. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALOMG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

SMALL HOLES NOTED AROUND PIPES IN VARIOUS AREAS AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES NOTED.

JUL 24

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 50) IN BASEMENT SCATTERED ALONG WALL AND ALSO ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND STORAGE TABLE AND STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALOMG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHTSHIELDS AND CEILING TILES THRU-OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. SMALL HOLE NOTED AROUND PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES NOTED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SAME.

NOV 3

2011

PASS 4 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. PAPER TOWEL DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOM /LOOSE ON RIGHT SIDE.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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.EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT (STEAM TABLE,GRILL ETC). MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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 TILES DAMAGED/POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. ALSO MUST CLEAN DEBRIS THRU-OUT SHARED BASEMENT.

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.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD/DEBRIS ALONG WALLS BY WINDOW ON PIPES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN.

JUN 20

2011

PASS 2 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.MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO TOILET PAPER DEVICE IN WASHROOM. MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD FLOOR AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.

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