TAQUERIA GOMEZ.

Chicago Health Dept

3635 W 31ST ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

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

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

109

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 19

2026

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.

JUL 15

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKET ON COLD HOLD UNIT ON COOK LINE WITH TORN GASKET ON DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED SINK COMPARTMENTS NOT LABELED WITH WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL EACH COMPARTMENT PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET SEAT IN RESTROOM TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE.

SEP 9

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED PORK THAWING IMPROPERLY IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN COOLING UNITS ON PREMISE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING ATTACHMENTS ABOVE THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL IN PREP AREA WITH PEELING AND CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

OCT 27

2023

PASS 2 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH DRY STORAGE ITEMS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

NOV 25

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED TABLE IN PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE AND BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTRUCT FOOD HANDLER TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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NOV 17

2022

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS FOR CURRENT YEAR OF 2022 ON SITE, LAST REPORTED SERVICE DATE 12/21. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN SERVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND MAINTAIN SERVICE REPORT ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED TABLE IN PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE AND BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTRUCT FOOD HANDLER TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

OCT 18

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

STOCK ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN OFF FLOOR

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED, NOT TIGHT FITTING FROM WALL AND GAP. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING, SMOOTH, AND DURABLE

OCT 8

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD BOXES, BUCKETS, OIL CONTAINERS , PRODUCE AND MILK CRATES STACKED OUTSIDE NEAR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA FREE OF CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A RAW WOOD SECTION OF WALL NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WAL AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED, EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON FLOORS UNDER PREP TABLES AND EXCESSIVE CRATES IN PREP AREA USED FOR ELEVATING BULK BAGS OF RICE AND BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP AND SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FACILITY.

MAR 3

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED DISCLOSURE IS NEEDED FOR ALL EGG DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL EGG DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

FEB 25

2020

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED DISCLOSURE IS NEEDED FOR ALL EGG DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL EGG DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 ANTS LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE (WHERE SYRUPS ARE STORED) AND ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE RAW WOOD SHELVES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM AND SLOW DRAINING OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A PIECE OF THE WALL MISSING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GROUND AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

FEB 1

2019

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELF IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, BLACK MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

JUL 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF INFORMING CONSUMERS OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.A SIGN WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED AND PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION THAT ARE ON CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,WALL VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL PANEL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,WALL AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING WALL BASE UNDER GRILL..MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR AND TILE IN PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 13

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF INFORMING CONSUMERS OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.A SIGN WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED AND PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Minor Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED CILANTRO LAYING ON CARDBOARD ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR YARD WITH FLIES CRAWLING ON AND WIND BLOWING AROUND IN THE OUTDOOR ELEMENTS AND DUST BLOWING AND 2- LARGE CHEST FREEZERS WITH FROZEN MEATS STORED INSIDE.MUST PLACE CHEST FREEZERS INSIDE AND DON'T STORE FOOD OUTSIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION THAT ARE ON CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,WALL VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL PANEL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,WALL AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING WALL BASE UNDER GRILL..MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR AND TILE IN PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 1

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

COVING NEEDED AT FLOOR AROUND NEWLY INSTALLED WALL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE WATER DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLUTTER OUTSIDE NEAR DOORWAY MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 23

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT PREP AREA

AUG 19

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE PREP AREA HAS BEEN REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SINK,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT PREP AREA

SEP 16

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT DIRECTLY OVER THE POT STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET OF REACH IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME. RAW WOOD UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO OUTLET BY COOKING LINE. SEAL SAME.

APR 28

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

GROCERY BAGS BEINING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZER AND WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 3

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CUT WOOD COUNTER ABOVE PREP COOLER AND THE SHELVES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE RAW WOOD, SEAL THE WOOD SO IT CAN BE CLEANED AND REPELS WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE SHELVES IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER HAVE CARDBOARD LINING THE SHELVES, REMOVE THE CARDBOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILINGS IN THE REAR OF THE RESTAURANT ARE DUSTY, CLEAN THE CEILINGS.

AUG 9

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 23

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BACK SPLASHES ARE ROUGH AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE SINK AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER HAS A WET BOTTOM AND THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS BLOOD AT THE BOTTOM; WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE THESE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING VENT AREA ABOVE THE GRILL AREA IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND PAINT THE AREA A LIGHT COLOR.

FEB 17

2012

PASS 2 violations

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. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK IN WASHROOM. CLEAN VENT IN WALL IN REAR OF KITCHEN ABOVE UTLITY SINK TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMP SINK FROM MIDDLE OF PIPE.

FEB 7

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.PROPERLY LABLE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS IN COOLERS FOR SALE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JAN 28

2011

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WHERE A PREP TABLE IS IN FRONT OF HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO GET TO SINK TO WASH HANDS,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PREP TABLE TO HAVE ACCESSIBILTY TO WASH HANDS.

Serious Sanitation

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 FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED 2 CHEST FREEZERS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE,PAPER GOODS,POTS & PANS,CLEANING SUPPLIES ,ETC. STORED IN OUTSIDE ELEMENTS NO BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD A MAKE SHIFT STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO EXTERIOR WALL.MUST REMOVE CHEST FREEZERS,PAPER GOODS & OTHER ITEMS PERTAINING TO BUSINESS INSIDE OR PROVIDE A PROPER ENCLOSED STORAGE ROOM FOR ITEMS.

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.PROPERLY LABLE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS IN COOLERS FOR SALE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT POTS & PANS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN DINING AREA.

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.MUST CLEAN REACH IN FREEZER.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 ARTICLES FROM MOP SINK.

JAN 15

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. AT ARRIVAL NO HOT WATER FOUND AT ANY SINKS, OWNER STATED; "WE USED ALL THE WATER, WATER TANK IS SMALL." AFTER 1 HOUR 3O MINUTES WATER TEMPERATURE AT 79.9F. NOTED A SMALL WATER HEATER, ADVISED TO PROVIDE LARGER CAPACITY WATER HEATER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.

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. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPLACE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.

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. MUST REPAIR WALL NEAR 3 PART SINK, AND WASHROOM CEILING, AND WEST WALL.

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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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