TAQUERIA HUENTITAN.

Chicago Health Dept

4019 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

101

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 12

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN MAIN AND SERVICE PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 4

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY RESURFACING BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAK UNDER SANITIZING SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 29

2024

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 22

2024

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE DUE TO LEAKY PIPE DRIPPING WASTE WATER ON THE PREP FLOOR AND BEEN COLLECTED WITH BUS PAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS COOKED BEANS AT 52 AND COOKED BEEF AT 46.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEANS AND BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REFINISH.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS.

JUL 5

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT IN CONTAINER WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER CONTINOUS WATER OR STORE IN REFRIGERATION WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM FRONT END OF OIL GREASE CONTAINER.

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JUN 22

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND THE 3-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND ICE SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE A DIRTY CONTAINER. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN LOCATION PROTECTED FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION OR INSIDE MACHINE WITH SCOOP HANDLE OUT OF ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 3-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND MULTIPLE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

AUG 16

2021

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN JUICE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

JUN 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED IN YOUR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE THE FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DRAWER FREEZER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 15

2017

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REMOVE PLATES AND BOWLS FROM ON TOP OF SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AWAY FROM PUBLIC OR PROVIDE A BARRIER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP AND GRILL TABLES LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA,JUICE PREP AREA AND IN PAPER STORAGE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN JUICE PREP AREA,IN REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA UNDER 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA ,STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA & JUICE PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL IN JUICE PREP AREA UNDER HAND SINK & BEHIND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAP IN LOWER WALL UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE & JUICE PREP AREA,DUSTY CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION UNITS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE URINAL IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER .

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

AUG 9

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR TABLE STORAGE SHELF RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS 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 FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TP CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JAN 22

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS,AND RESEAL REAR DISH /STORAGE AREA WALLS.

JUL 21

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. CLOTHES ETC. MUST REMOVE.

SEP 12

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT IN REACH IN COOLER IN JUICE DRINK AREA.MUST REPAIR LOOSE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN JUICE DRINK AND DINING AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL BASE IN JUICE DRINK AREA..MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND DOOR LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA

SEP 5

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN RAW CHICKEN AND LEG OF LAMBS STORED INSIDE OF 4 LARGE PLASTIC BINS FILLED WITH WATER SITTING ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST UNTHAW FOOD PROPERLY UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER,MICROWAVE OR REFRIGERATION ONLY.PRODUCT IS STILL SEMI FROZEN TO THE TOUCH.PRODUCT PLACED IN WALK IN COOLER TO CONTINUE TO UNTHAW PROPERLY.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,JUICE DRINK AREA,BASEMENT,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 4-6 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN SAME AREAS .ALSO 4- LIVE INDIAN MEAL MOTHS IN WINDOW SILL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN AND AROUND BOXES OF PEPPERS STORED IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/5/14(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385350 5/28/14 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.#31-MUST NOT REUSE FOOD BAGS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER.#33MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS.#34-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER & AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES & GAPS IN WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,HOLE IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR PANEL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POT STORAGE AREA.#36-MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.#38-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT IN REACH IN COOLER IN JUICE DRINK AREA.MUST REPAIR LOOSE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN JUICE DRINK AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL BASE IN JUICE DRINK AREA..MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND DOOR LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA

MAY 28

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST NOT REUSE FOOD BAGS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS & RUSTY DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR REAR 1ST FL. AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER & AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALLBASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES & GAP IN WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING WALL TILE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,HOLE IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR PANEL.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR & WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POT STORAGE AREA,DRINK STATION AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA.LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA,FITERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK & LEAKY FAUCET,ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER.

MAY 19

2014

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1353852 7/25/13 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS,AND CHIPPING WIRE SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLERS. #33-MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT COOKING AREA OF RESTAURANT.#34-MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. #35-MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT REUSE FOOD BAGS MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS & RUSTY DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR REAR 1ST FL. AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER & AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALLBASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES & GAP IN WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING WALL TILE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,HOLE IN FRONT ENTRY DOOR PANEL.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR & WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POT STORAGE AREA,DRINK STATION AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA.LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE & DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA,FITERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK & LEAKY FAUCET,ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM TO STAY ON LONGER.

JUL 25

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS, CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND CHIPPING WIRE SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT COOKING AREA OF RESTAURANT,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MORE LIGHT IS NEEDED IN FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS

FEB 26

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS, CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND CHIPPING WIRE SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MORE LIGHT IS NEEDED IN FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA

AUG 23

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Wooden storage shelves not maintained in basement storage room. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile and repair ceiling in basement storage rooms.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside both prep coolers in front prep area. Instructed to install thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all food handlers must have proper hair restraints.

NOV 10

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR STORAGE (RIGHT SIDE) WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE DUMPSTER AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING/GAP BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT (SODA STORAGE).

JUL 21

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD OR REMOVE PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD.-------MUST CLEAN, REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RECAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WASHROOM HALLWAY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE) IN REAR PREP AREA.

APR 20

2011

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR JALAPEÑO PEPPERS IN VINEGAR STORED IN THE THE BASEMENT.---------NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED AS FOOD COVER AT STEAM TABLE. MUST USE FOOD GRADE TOP OR COVER FOR FOOD STORED AT STEAM TABLE BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA.--------NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND DOOR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.--------STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.-----------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE FLOOR BASEBOARD BY REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMENS (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

JAN 19

2011

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 21

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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