APR 14
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACOS EL TIO 2 INC..
BEAT. 28/100
5737 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 14, 2026 · passed
Failed 5 of 17 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
4 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11--OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12--OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRTY WATER INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN BY DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN.
FEB 52026PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED MEAT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 60F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46.8F IN PREP COOLER. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRTY WATER INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN BY DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
FEB 252025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED LARGE TABLE BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK, MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE MOVED TABLE DURING INSPECTION.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 53F IN PREP COOLER. THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS WERE ALSO HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: CHORIZO, PORK, BEEF, COOKED RICE, AND COOKED MUSHROOMS RANGING FROM 50- 56F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS FOR $200.00.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS FACING UP ON SHELVES AT KITCHEN PREP LINE. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE PREP COOLER AT MAIN LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT PREP COOLER LOCATED AT MAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING FOR ALPHA STOCK POT RANGE IN REAR. AN ADEQUATE VENTILATION SYSTEM IS REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUL 262024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11--OBSERVED NUMEROUS BOXES OF FOOD STACKED ON FLOOR BY REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14--OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15-- OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPES BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
JUL 192024FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2024
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(TACOS, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED COOK WEARING GLOVES WIPING HANDS ON DIRTY WIPING CLOTH THEN IMMEDIATELY HANDLING READY TO EAT TACOS TO PLATE FOR CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED LARGE TABLE BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK MAKING IT INACCESSSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE MOVED TABLE DURING INSPECTION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NUMEROUS BOXES OF FOOD STACKED ON FLOOR BY REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED WATER DRAINING INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM TUBE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE USED TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST REROUTE TUBE TO FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPES BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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JUN 142023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 14
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET BOTTOM LEFT INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR STAND UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
JUN 72023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET BOTTOM LEFT INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR STAND UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE CONTAINER USED FOR RECYCLING BOXES OVERFLOWING WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND ADDITIONAL CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON GROUND FLOOR NEXT TO WASTE GREASE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL RECYCLABLES MUST BE STORED INSIDE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS AS REQUIRED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (10/11/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND POSTED MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 112022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OCT 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2385900 DATED: 08/10/2020 #58--FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Nov 10, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEP 302022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2022
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INCORRECTLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED.(STEAK AND EGGS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST CORRECT.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. SUGAR, RICE, ETC. MUST LABEL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2385900 DATED: 08/10/2020 #58--FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Nov 10, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUN 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) (STEAK,BEANS,BEEF ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMEMT TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND DEEP FRYER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYER AT FRONT PREP LINE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP DISHWASHIG AREAS INCLUDING THE 2ND FLOOR DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2385900 DATED: 08/10/2020 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Nov 10, 2020 #58--FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Nov 10, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
AUG 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (DISHWASHING AREA). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
23 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND MOPSINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO SECURE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES FROM 8:45 A.M TO 9:45 A.M WHEN FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED SUCH AS TACOS AND BURRITOS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPLETE THE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. CORE VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHT BULB OVER FOOD PREP AREA AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB. CORE VIOLATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED 12-14-2018 SEE REPORT#2243542 -CITATION ISSUED SEE VIOLATION #60 BELOW
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED//NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#2243542 DATED 12-14-2018 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
DEC 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY P.F VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY UPON NEXT INSPECTION P.F 78-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. NO CITATION ISSUED P.F VIOLATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT WORKING NEEDS TO REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO ONE HAS THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. VIOLATION PA 100-0367
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ONE ON SITE HAS THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. NO CITATION
DEC 52018FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2018
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGED DURING INSPECTION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ONE ON SITE WITH THE FOOD SANITATION WHEN HOT AND COLD FOOD IS BEING SERVER AND PREPARED. CITATION ISSUE PF 7-38-012
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY P.F VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY UPON NEXT INSPECTION P.F 78-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVE NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. NO CITATION ISSUED P.F VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVES IN SIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.NEEDS TO REPLACE OR PAINT.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT ABLE TO USE HOT WATER DUE TO BROKEN FAUCET. NEEDS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030c
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A OPEN HOLE ON THE FLOOR, NEED TO REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVER LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT WORKING NEEDS TO REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO ONE HAS THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. VIOLATION PA 100-0367
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ONE ON SITE HAS THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. NO CITATION
MAR 12018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED SERVICE REFRIGERTOR AT HOT LINE AREA NOT HOLDING COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AIR TEMP 50F- SEE FOOD TEMPERATURES BELOW-TAGGED REFRIGERATOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THESE FOOD PRODUCTS OUT OF TEMPERATURE THEY ARE STEAK 50F,MILLAESA 45F,RICE 45.9F,BEEF,PASTOR 48F IN SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT THE HOT LINE.THESE FOOD PRODUCTS VOLUNTAILY DENATURED.TOTAL LBS 15.41LBS AND TOTAL PRICE-$165.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) )
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CONDENSER FAN GUARDS DUSTY IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN UNIT GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT ONE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT AT OTHER REAR FOOD PREP AREA/3COMP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL ANOTHER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA 3-COMP SINK AREA.
JUL 242017FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2017
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 10 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS OR BARRIER BETWEEN FRONT PREP/COOKING AND SERVICE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR IN REAR (WITH 1/4 INCH GAP). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER LINER ON SHELVES IN DINING/BUS AREA.---------NOTED DIVIDER AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND RUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN DINING AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPAIR LOOSE MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.--------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE STORAGE CABINET IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →