TAMALES EMMA LA CHAPARRITA.

Chicago Health Dept

2500 S WHIPPLE ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

18 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

103

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 21

2026

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 22

2025

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 20

2025

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 11

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12 NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND IN THE CONTAINER WITHOUT SANITIZER. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-202.14 NOTED THE MEN'S BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 21

2023

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIEE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FEMALE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN

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AUG 18

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS IN FRONT OF HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA NEAR REGISTER TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR "TAQUERIA" AREA NEAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AND NEAR HOOD VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 14

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS IN FRONT OF HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA NEAR REGISTER TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR "TAQUERIA" AREA NEAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AND NEAR HOOD VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 18

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPOONS AND BOWLS STORED IN PREPARED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN UTENSILS OUT OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON REACH IN CHEST FREEZER (LARGEST SIZE FREEZER) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN TILES IN DOOR WAY ON NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEANA AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 13

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PACKAGED NUTS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE IMPROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL. Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and (

Minor Sanitation

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

MILK GALLON JUGS BEING REUSED TO STORE OTHER BEVERAGES MADE ON SITE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NOV 10

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN GROCERY AREA CONTAINING TCS FOOD (EGGS ) AND BEVERAGES. MUST MAINTAIN

Serious Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK CUTS ON-PREMISE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES THAT ARE ABLE TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS OF PREMISE. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST INCREASE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST MAINTAIN.

MAY 15

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE TABLE FROM PREMISES.

NOV 28

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 18 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-903.11 MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS (POTS) ON LOWER SHELF IN MIDDLE PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 4.501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,LOOSE CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,HOLE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT PREP AREA GRILL

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY DOOR

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND POP STORAGE AREA

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

NOV 20

2018

FAIL 20 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH REQUIRED INFO.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS AT MOTOR OF COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,ON LOWER SHELF AT POT STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN POP STORAGE,ON LEDGES IN FURNANCE ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPEARTOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/20/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA .

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-903.11 MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS (POTS) ON LOWER SHELF IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4.501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GALSS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,LOOSE CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,HOLE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND POP STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

OCT 2

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector Comments: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 4-903.11 MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 4.501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GALSS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,LOOSE CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,HOLE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT PREP AREA GRILL.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

SEP 25

2018

FAIL 18 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

3-101.11 OBSERVED FOOD NOT SAFE, SOUND,QUALITY CONDITION ,WHOLESOME FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.OBSERVED A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SIZES OF 5- WOOD BARRELS OF UNPASTEURIZED JUICE WITH APPX.100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING INSIDE OF BARRELS ON THE FRUIT(ORANGES ,PINEAPPLE AND TAMIARINDO).PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE FOODS SAFE AND WHOLESOME AT ALL TIMES AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATES.APPX 80 GALLONS ,$115 (PRIORITY 7-40-050(A)

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Chemical Safety

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

3-404.11 OBSERVED A VARIETY OF 5-DIFFERENT WOOD BARRELS WITH UNPASTEURIZED JUICES THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE.THE OWNER REUSES EMPTY GALLON AND HALF GALLONS OF MILK CONTAINERS TO STORE JUICE INSIDE WITHOUT LABELING,WARNING NOTICE AND SAFE HANDLING STATEMENTS SPECIFICALLY PROCESSED TO PREVENT,REDUCE OR ELIMINATE PRESENCE OF PATHOGENS.MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BARRELS OF JUICE,ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.APPX. 50 OR RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR DOOR LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA,MOTOR OF COOLER,ON WOOD LEDGES IN FURNACE ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/25/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK ADN 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4.501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GALSS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,LOOSE CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,HOLE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT PREP AREA GRILL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-204.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL SINGLE USE CONTINERS MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER USE, THEY MAY NOT BE WASHED AND REUSED. CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING, CEILING FAN AND AIR VENT TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, IN MIDDLE KITCHEN, TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL THE DUST BUILD UP.

DEC 23

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 21

2016

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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