TACOS EL TIO 2 INC..

Chicago Health Dept

5737 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

17 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
VIOLATIONS
93
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 14
2026
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11--OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12--OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRTY WATER INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN BY DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN.

FEB 5
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Serious Food Temperature
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.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRTY WATER INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN BY DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.

FEB 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
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.

Serious Food Temperature
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.

Minor Other
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS FACING UP ON SHELVES AT KITCHEN PREP LINE. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE PREP COOLER AT MAIN LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT PREP COOLER LOCATED AT MAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition
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 26
2024
PASS 3 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15-- OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPES BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

JUL 19
2024
FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
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.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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 14
2023
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
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 7
2023
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
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.

Critical Pest Activity
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Documentation & Training
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.

Minor Other
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 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
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 30
2022
FAIL 3 violations
Serious Other
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.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. SUGAR, RICE, ETC. MUST LABEL.

Minor Documentation & Training
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 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Documentation & Training
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 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Employee Hygiene
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

Serious Food Storage & Handling
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

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation
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.

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

FOUND MOPSINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO SECURE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity
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.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
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 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Sanitation
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

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Facility Condition
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

Minor Other
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

Minor Other
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 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Sanitation
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.

Serious Other
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

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT WORKING NEEDS TO REPAIR.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO ONE HAS THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. VIOLATION PA 100-0367

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ONE ON SITE HAS THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. NO CITATION

DEC 5
2018
FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGED DURING INSPECTION

Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Sanitation
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

Serious Other
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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Other
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

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A OPEN HOLE ON THE FLOOR, NEED TO REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVER LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT WORKING NEEDS TO REPAIR.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO ONE HAS THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. VIOLATION PA 100-0367

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ONE ON SITE HAS THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. NO CITATION

MAR 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
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)

Critical Food Temperature
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) )

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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.

AUG 4
2017
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 24
2017
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
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

Serious Food Storage & Handling
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)

Critical Pest Activity
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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Pest Activity
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.

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

LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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.

Minor Food Temperature
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

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