TAQUERIA EL PASTOR.

Chicago Health Dept

4418 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED PREPPED TCS FOOD ITEMS (SLICED TOMATOES, SOUR CREAM, STEAK) IN FRONT COOLER AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 48F-50F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-39-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 10LBS OF FOOD AT COST OF $100.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKED RICE IN NON-FOOD GRADE BAG BEING HOT HELD ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS.

JUN 5

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR CHICKEN AT 49.0F, CHEESE AT 62.0F, LETTUCE AT 47.7F, TOMATOS AT 49.2F AND SOUR CREAM AT 61.4F LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER BY THE GRILL AREA. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS IN THE COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRAD BAGS/CONTAINERS.

JUL 1

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETER IN 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAINENCE.

JUN 17

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN UPRIGHT 2-DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER: LARGE/DEEP TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINERS OF GREEN SALSA AT 50.2F, RED SALSA 57.5F, AND COOKED PORK AT 50.9F. ALL PREPARED/COOKED AND DATED 6/16/24. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATION. ALL ABOVE NOTED DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $ 100 VALUE.

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGING IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED PORK AND SALSAS. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL: (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

UPRIGHT COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER IN 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAINENCE.

SEP 19

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FAN IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI

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SEP 12

2023

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK, CHICKEN, EGGS,PORK,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS FROM CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULRTY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS. PRIORITY VOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 150 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ADVISED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FAN IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 31

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST SMALL CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

JAN 24

2022

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT JUICING/DRINK STATION PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DISHES ON OVERHEAD SHELF IN FRONT PREP AREA ADJACENT TO DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DISHES OR PROVIDE A BARRIER FOR PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST SMALL CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR FOLLOWING PROTOCOL ON CHECKING VACCINATIONS IN A PUBLIC PLACE.

MAR 5

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CAN IN NEED OF COVERING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND GARAGE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 30

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED 1 MALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING MASK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY WORKING AND WEARING MASKS. INSTD TO WEAR MASKS AT ALL TIMES CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

AUG 5

2020

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OPEN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE CLOSED BEVERAGES IN DESIGNATED AREAS

Serious Sanitation

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (CELL PHONES) IMPROPERLY STORED NEXT TO MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES). INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

AUG 12

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MOPS STORED INSIDE THE MOP CLOSET INSIDE THE BUCKETS OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AND FRONT CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO VERIFICATION OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED REGARDING EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IS REQUIRED TO BE IN PLACE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM)WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE TRAINING AND PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATION. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO VERIFICATION OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MEAT AND GREASE UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO VERIFICATION OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED ON WIRE SHELF IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT ICEBURG LETTUCE (USED FOR CONDIMENTS/TOPPINGS ON TACOS, BURRITOS, ETC) IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

Serious Sanitation

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

MALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE WITH FOUL SMELL AND FILLED TO TOP WITH FECES SOILED TOILET PAPER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM CLEAN, EMPTY RECEPTACLE AT PROPER FREQUENCY, AND DISPOSE OF SOILED TOILET PAPER PROPERLY. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER GASKET ON INTERIOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WORN, STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 20

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, OR RECAULK.ALSO CLEAN REAR PREP LIGHT SHIELDS.

APR 5

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED, WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED WHERE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENTS IN REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. ORANGE JUICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN MOP ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN MOP ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANIG TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 7

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION FOR CLASSES.

SEP 18

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

THE MEDIUM FOODS CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA IT HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING VENT IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IT.

APR 4

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKED FOODS IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

JAN 11

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKED FOODS IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

FEB 27

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. WALL IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 25

2011

PASS 4 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. LARGE CAN OPENER IN REAR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

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 IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, FLOORS AT REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST SEAL WALL IN FRONT AND REMOVE PAINT THAT IS BUBBLING ABOVE DRINK MACHINES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 3

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOUND PORK AND TOMATOES IN PLASTIC BAGS.INSTRUCTED TO PUT FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH COVERS FOR FOOD PROTECTION

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. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA IT HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP.

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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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. SOME CEILING TILES ARE STAINED LOCATED IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME

Minor Other

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. SOME COOLERS DON'T HAVE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.

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