TAMALES LO MEJOR DE GUERRERO.

Chicago Health Dept

7024 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

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

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

102

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 13

2026

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND POTS TO LARGE FOR WASHING/SANITIZING INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING POTS TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(MUST INCLUDE WASH WATER TEMPERATURES, SANITIZER CONCENTRATION, PROPER WATER WATER DISPOSAL,ETC.)

APR 4

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WE OBSERVED A USED PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE WITH FLUID IN IT, STORED INSIDE ICE BIN FULL OF ICE TO MAINTAIN COLD. SAID ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. BOTTLE REMOVED. ICE DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. ICE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS AND DRY FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT REAR COOLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MAY 8

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK IN LEFT MOST BASIN DRAIN IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRY SEASONING SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BENEATH SPICES AND DRY GOODS STORAGE RACK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

JAN 26

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FEB 1

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14-- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12--- ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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JAN 28

2022

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT DRINK FROM AN OPEN, UNCOVERED CUP STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HOT WATER IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. HOT WATER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 71.6F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND A MAXIMUM OF 120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE OVEN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A NON-FOOD DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES HANDBAGS ETC.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 9

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON-PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE AND SINK SINK AT FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS/POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

FEB 11

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT

MAY 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO KIT TO RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE.POLICY TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

IN USE UTENSILS(KNIVES) MUST BE STORED IN A MANNER THAT NO CONTAMINATION OCCURS. DO NOT STORE KNIVES ON DIRTY SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE BROKEN PLASTIC LINER FROM SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN.SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AN NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. -

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE POTS TO COOK MEAT AND OTHER FOODS, TOO LARGE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED ON HOW THIS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WILL BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED IN PLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FLAT GRILL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA,PROVIDE A DESIGNATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.

NOV 1

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT COOLER IN SERVICE AREA CONTAINING POP AND MILK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE EASILY LOCATABLE ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

NOV 9

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TILE MISSING FROM FLOOR AT ENTRY STOOP LEADING TO DISH WASHING AREA AT REAR ALSO NOTED MISSING COVING AT EAST WALL AT REFRIGERATOR AREA AT REAR.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE COVING AND TILES

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CEILING DRY WALL FALLING APART FROM WATER DAMAGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CEILING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

MAR 9

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER AT REAR NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM REAR

NOV 3

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, WITH A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND A FREEZER IN REAR. ALSO PREP TABLE IN REAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXTRA LARGE POTS STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. THEY WERE NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, BUT IF USED TO COOK FOOD, THEY ARE TOO LARGE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN THE 3-COMP SINKS ON THE PREMISES.

FEB 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. 25 LBS OF CHICHEN AT 108.3F, VALUED AT $100. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DISPLAYING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. ONE ENTERED THE KITCHEN FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IMMEDIATELY BEGAN HANDELING FOOD AND REMOVING CONTAINERS FROM THE REFRIGERATOR BEFORE WASHING HER HANDS. ANOTHER WAS OBSERVED HANDELING READY TO EAT FOODS, COOKED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES, WITH BARE HANDS. DISCUSSED APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING, AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVES, OR APPROPRIATE UTENSILS FOR FOOD PREPARATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)(B).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR. ALSO USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ANAD MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD OR NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; BURNERS, STOVE, AND STORAGE BINS UNDER FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WET, SLIPPERY FLOOR IN REAR PREP, AND MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR STORAGE, AND A LIGHT IS MISSING ABOVE THE REAR COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MAY 29

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FUND FOAM CUPS,PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BUCKET WITH FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE TO SCOOP FOOD FROM CONTAINERS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BURNED LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT OUTSIDE REAR FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MAY 6

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN HAD OPENED BANANA LEAF INSIDE THE WASHBOWL WHICH THEY WERE USED TO BE FILLED.THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS FILLED WITH A ORANGE BUCKET WITH SOAP AND WATER,TWO LARGE KNIVES,A PAPER BAG FILLED WITH OTHER PAPER AND FAUCET TILTED TO THE LEFT,IN FRONT OD SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK 5 BIG DIRTY POTS AND PANS.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS FROM BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK.ALL ITEMS WERE REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST.EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.BANANA LEAFS WERE DISCARDED.POUNDS 2,VALUE 10 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.GREASE BOX UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SIPPING WATER FROM AROUND THE RUSTY WITH SMALL HOLES BASE.ALSO RUSTY AND BROKEN LID OF THE SAID UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE GREASE BOX.KEEP AREA DRY SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

FUND FOAM CUPS,PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BUCKET WITH FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE TO SCOOP FOOD FROM CONTAINERS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BURNED LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT OUTSIDE REAR FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER PIPES LEAKING UNDER BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

DEC 17

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND PREPARATION TABLES AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND APRONS NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE FURNACE ROOM THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD LIGHT BULBS)

MAY 15

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND LARGE POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD.(TOOLS, HARDWARE,ETC.)

JUN 27

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED IN COOLER NOT LABELED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF THE PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF POP/FOOD COOLER IN DINING AREA,NEED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE SURFACE IS RUSTY, AND HAS PEELING PAPER,INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

LIDS AND POTS ARE STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE PLASTIC DIRTY WITH SPILLAGE CONTAINER, IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ONLY ONE STOPPER IS PROVIDED ON BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENTS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER ARE NOT VISIBLE INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS,ARE STORED UNDER/BEHIND FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

A MOBILE STAINLESS PREP TABLE IS STORED OUTSIDE PATIO,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

NOV 7

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INSIDE THE GARAGE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE THE UNITS,FOOD STORAGE AND DISPOSABLE UTENSILS(CUPS),ALSO OBSERVED THREE CARS PARKED,MOTOR OIL AND CAR PARTS INSIDE THE SAME GARAGE,INSTRUCTED TO DECIDE IF GARAGE IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST REMOVE CARS AND OTHER ITEMS,IF GARAGE IS USED FOR PARKING CARS MUST REMOVE FOOD STORAGE.

OCT 25

2012

FAIL 11 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO FOUND A GALLON OF WATER AND A BOTTLE OF BEER "BUDWEISER" STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN MIXED WITH ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,BY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DROPPING A PIECE OF COOKED CHICKEN ON FLOOR PUT IT ON TOP THE PREP TABLE,INSTEAD OF DISCARDING IT, HOWEVER WHEN I CHECKED THE GARBAGE NO CHICKEN WAS THROWN OUT. MANAGER ASKED EMPLOYEE WHAT HAPPENED TO CHICKEN SHE STATED "I DON'T KNOW". CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED.EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY AND WATER IS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-12-2011, REPORT 585768 #32-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON FOOD PREP SIDES #40- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS AT GARAGE STORAGE AREA. #41-MUST REMOVE UTENSILS STORED ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ON TOP OF SHELVES WERE FOOD AND UTENSILS ARE STORED,IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DEBRIS.REMOVE UNCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER, NORTH WALL OF STORAGE BETWEEN THE TWO PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA BY THE WASHROOMS, AND IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN KITCKEN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION#29

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29

Minor Sanitation

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

JUL 12

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED PREPARED AND READ TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER AND AT PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION AT THE TE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED MIXED CORN MASA DOUGH FOR TAMALES STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE CARD BOX PREVIOUS WITHOUT ANY BAG IN THE CARTON,ALSO READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER AND AT PREP AREA CHICKEN,PORK,ETC WITHOUT COVER STORED ABOVE AND INSIDE EACH ORDER.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)SERIOUS,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE TAMALES MIXED DOUGH INSIDE CLEAR FOOD IST BEFORE PLACING IN THE CARTON BOX,ALSO TO HAVE FOODS COVERED IST BEFORE STORING ANY OBJECT INSIDE OR ABOVE IT.CDI

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON FOOD PREP SIDES. MUST REMOVE COOKING POTS STORED OUTSIDE REAR DOOR WALK WAY AREA,AND STORE INSIDE FACILITY.REPAIR DAMAGED CHAIR COVER IN KITCHEN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS AT GARAGE STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UTENSILS STORED ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN EXTERIORS OF ICE MACHINE.

JUL 8

2010

PASS 5 violations

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors under hesvy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving(1st.fl.,bsmt), need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls that had peeling paint in prep area shall be repair. walls, ceiling in prep areas need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep areas need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms need cleaning.

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