TAQUERIA NUEVO JALISCO.

Chicago Health Dept

4011 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

17 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

114

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 7

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED TCS FOOD BEEF BEING THAWED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER BELOW 70F OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEANA ND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES WITH BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT CERTIFICATE VERIFYING TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ISNTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

AUG 15

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER AND 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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 Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD ON VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST 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 IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN FROM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

AUG 7

2024

FAIL 13 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SUCH AS 3LBS OF BEEF AT 45.2F, 5LBS OF DICE CHICKEN AT 46.8F AND 3LBS OF BUTTER AT 57.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 11LBS AT $95. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER AND 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD ON VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST 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 IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN FROM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

JUN 14

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

APR 15

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND CARDBOARD SOAKED IN GREASE AND OTHER DIRT INSIDE THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE AREA, AND IN THE REAR DISHWASH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON THE RESTROOM VENTILATION COVER, AND ON THE CEILING VENTS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AND FRONT DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 9

2021

PASS · 0 violations

APR 2

2021

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND ADJUST THE LEFT DOOR FOR THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT IT CLOSES AND SEALS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD ON VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED TILES ABOVE 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARDS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 25

2019

FAIL 14 violations 3 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 HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BEEF AT 44.4F, CHICKEN AT 46.4F, BEANS AT 48F, SOUR CREAM AT 46.4F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 45.1F, EGGS AT 60.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $400. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT BEING DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.1F INSIDE OF THE UNIT AND THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.3F INSIDE OF THE UNIT. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF EACH COOLER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND ADJUST THE LEFT DOOR FOR THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT IT CLOSES AND SEALS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THIS TRAINING AND SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

SEP 21

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

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

3-301.11(B): OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ASSEMBLE AND PLATE A SANDWHICH WITH BARE HANDS AND PROCEED TO SERVE IT TO A CUSTOMER. PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE UTENSILS FOR EMPLOYEE TO USE WHILE HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

3-304.15(B)-(D): MUST PROVIDE GLOVES FOR USE WHEN ASSEMBLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13: MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON PREMISE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK IN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.15: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR LINER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FLOOR LINER THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING AREA OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JAN 9

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PORK TACOS WERE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WORN GASKET ON 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT BOTTOM OF INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED THREE NEW EMPLOYEES (A MALE COOK AT FRONT AND TWO FEMALE SERVERS) NOT HAVING FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT FOR NEW EMPLOYEES WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER HIRING.

MAR 2

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP,2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOPSINK NEXT TO STORAGE SHELVES AND DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS,CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND JUKE BOX.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNATHORIZED PEOPLE WALKING IN REAR PREP AREA TO USE EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.THERE IS NO PUBLIC TOILETROOM FOR CUSTOMERS SIGN NEEDS TO BE POSTED

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

FEB 23

2017

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.OBSERVED A POT OF SALSA IN A ICE BATH INSIDE OF MOP SINK BASIN.ALSO OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING FROM PANEL ONTO ICE STORED INSIDE OF BASIN OF ICE MACHINE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION FOR DRINKS.MUST REMOVE ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.POT OF SALSA HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM MOP SINK BASIN AT THIS TIME.(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 APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET.ALSO REAR DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND DOOR SWEEP BROKEN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/23/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP AND GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVEN,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS,CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND JUKE BOX.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED UNATHORIZED PEOPLE WALKING IN REAR PREP AREA TO USE EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.THERE IS NO PUBLIC TOILETROOM FOR CUSTOMERS SIGN NEEDS TO BE POSTED.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 18

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT CEILING VENT BY PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RECAULK WALL.

MAR 1

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR UNDER KNIFE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

JAN 15

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

JUL 23

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM ON FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL PANEL LOOSE AT WALL NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,LOOSE WALLBASES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALLTILE OVER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM UNDER SERVICE COUNTER AND WALLBASE TRIM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE BULBS AT HEAT LAMP.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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