NOV 7
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA NUEVO JALISCO.
BEAT. 37/100
4011 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 7, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
114
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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.
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
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.
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD ON VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN FROM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
AUG 72024FAILED13 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2024
FAILED
13 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD ON VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN FROM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
JUN 142023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 152022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 22021FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2021
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD ON VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED TILES ABOVE 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NOV 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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 252019FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2019
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF EACH COOLER.
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE STOVE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
3-304.15(B)-(D): MUST PROVIDE GLOVES FOR USE WHEN ASSEMBLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-203.13: MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON PREMISE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK IN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JAN 92018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 22017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
FEB 232017FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2017
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 182016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 12016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 152015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
JUL 232014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE BULBS AT HEAT LAMP.
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.
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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