TAQUERIA EL REY DEL TACO FASHION 1676 INC.

Chicago Health Dept

1676 W OGDEN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

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

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 3

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SPACE UNDER THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

APR 3

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL OPENINGS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND SEVERAL AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE CEILING AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MAR 19

2025

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST AND SOOT BUILDUP ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE DUST AND SOOT BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592690 ON 4/12/24 NOT CORRECTED: 39 - OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO EITHER ENCASE THE SAID PIPES WITH SMOOTH SURFACE DURABLE MATERIAL OR REMOVE THE FOOD UNDERNEATH THE PIPES AND MAINTAIN. 56 - OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AND NO END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-420-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 12

2024

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 OBSERVED NO FOOD LABEL ON PACKAGED GRANOLA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR, AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO EITHER ENCASE THE SAID PIPES WITH SMOOTH SURFACE DURABLE MATERIAL OR REMOVE THE FOOD UNDERNEATH THE PIPES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (POTATOES AND RICE) INSIDE COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS OR STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116 OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AND NO END CAPS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE. MANAGMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5

2024

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED PERSONAL OPEN CUP WITH FLUID ON KITCHEN SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT CROSS CONTAMINATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP IN THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD, SALSA VERDE, AND SALSA ROJA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 59.4 F AND 57.4 F STORED IN A TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 8 GALLONS OF SALSA VALUE, APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO FOOD LABEL ON PACKAGED GRANOLA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR, AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT THE SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN DISHWASHING AREA 10, IN FOOD PREP AREA 10, IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA 15 TO. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. THE MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO EITHER ENCASE THE SAID PIPES WITH SMOOTH SURFACE DURABLE MATERIAL OR REMOVE THE FOOD UNDERNEATH THE PIPES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS (POTATOES AND RICE) INSIDE COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS OR STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS AND NO END CAPS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE. MANAGMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 21

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD COOKED PORK (EL PASTOR) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F IN PREP COOLER. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS AT A COST OF $30. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARFE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP COOLERS AS WELL AS COOLER DOORS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREAE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 26

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK) INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING 49F-55F. APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS, $50 OF FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 10

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS RICE (60.5F) AND EGGS (55.5F) IN PREP COLER AT IMRPOPER TEMPERATURE. ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 1LB OF RICE AT COST OF $6 AND 8 EGGS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOMS DOORS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF HANDS.

APR 1

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 20 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS SUCH AS REMOVING SEVERAL TACO SHELLS FROM GRILL AND ADDING CILANTRO,CHEESE ETC..INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PAN INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPPED IN THAT AREA.MANAGER REMOVED PAN DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND DRYER IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.HAD MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS IN TOILET ROOM DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION(7-38-030(C)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX.'1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST REMOVE FOOD AND PAPER PRODUCTS FROM UNDERNEATH WASTE WATER LINES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY INTO FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES OR USING UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON USED AND UNUSED GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(63.4F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 4 POUNDS VALUED AT $3 DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

JUN 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND BACK KITCHEN AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GARBAGE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND THE FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

NOV 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 20 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

- NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES AVAILABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND HANDLING WITH ONE GLOVE AND THE OTHER HAND WAS BARE. OBSERVED ONE HANDLER USE BARE HAND TO ASSEMBLE SHREDDED LETTUCE ON TACO. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FOOD HANDLER SHOULD PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HANDLING FOOD. 2LBS OF LETTUCE VALUED AT $2 WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED COOKED CHOPPED STEAK LEFT ON A CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND COVERED WITH A DIRTY APRON. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SOUR CREAM) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

- OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON A PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS USING ONLY ONE GLOVE AND NOT UTILIZING GLOVES ON BOTH HANDS WHILE PREPPING AND HANDLING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY UTILIZE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC TOTES IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

- OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED CEILING AIR VENT WITH DUST BUILDUP IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

OCT 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 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 Documentation & Training

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

- OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED CEILING AIR VENT WITH DUST BUILDUP IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

MAY 18

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN DARK IN COLOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS. REAR PREP, FRONT PREP, BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

MAY 17

2017

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AT 46.7 DEGREES AIR TEMP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN DARK IN COLOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS. REAR PREP, FRONT PREP, BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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