TAQUERIA Y RESTAURANT LA PIRI.

Chicago Health Dept

6102 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

18 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 7 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 11

2026

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO OPERABLE HANDSINK IN FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA WHERE MEALS ARE PLACED INTO CONTAINERS, AND COFFEE IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FULLY STOCKED HANDWASHING SINK ACCORDING TO PLUMBING CODE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, STOCKED WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWEL, AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-30-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLES FOR HOT AND COLD WATER ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO ENSURE WATER CAN BE TURNED ON AND OFF.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

OCT 28

2025

PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ON THE BOTTOM, RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 21

2025

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE CREVICES OF THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE SIR LAWRENCE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR AND ON THE WINDOWSILL IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THE MOP SINK, NEAR WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS STORED, AND UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A SMALL OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ON THE BOTTOM, RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD TORTILLA OFF THE GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND ADDED READY TO EAT CHEESE TO BEEF TORTILLA KITCHEN AT FOOD LINE. FOOD EMPLOYEES’ MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SALT AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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 Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

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

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 Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/ DISH AREA. INSTRUCTE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

APR 14

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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APR 19

2022

PASS · 0 violations

APR 12

2022

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE FROM A CUP WITHOUT A LID AND EATING A PASTRY IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND STORING THE BEVERAGE AND FOOD ON TOP OF A PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FOUND A PACKAGE OF FROZEN SHRIMP SUBMERGED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER, THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND CLEAN UTENSILS STORED HANGING ON THE WALL DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS TO WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH/POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION FROM THE MOP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2290954 DATED 6/5/2019 NOT CORRECTED: "OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND THE CHILDRENS MENU LISTING A "SODA" AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE, NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE 7-38-060.

JAN 5

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED JUICING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL JUICE SOLD MUST BEAR PROPER WARNING LABEL THAT NOTIFYS CUSTOMER JUICE IS NOT PASTUERIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER WITH BROKEN LID IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2290954 DATED 6/5/2019 NOT CORRECTED: "OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 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 PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH IN 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

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SINKS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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 HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUN 6

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed raw wood shelf being used near the utility sink. Must provide a non porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed stained and broken ceiling tiles in dining and prep areas. Must replace.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Observed light bulb out in hallway leading to bathroom. Must replace.

JUN 1

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND GLASS REACH IN COOLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVING UNIT AT PREP TABLE,GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN POP COOLER.MUST MAKE OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS AT 3- COMP SINK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

MAY 22

2017

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 44.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO(312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR ABOVE.AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 33.8F(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED TRIPE 82.7F,2LBS. COOKED STEAK 56.2F,4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 46.9F,5LBS. COOKED MUSHROOMS 45.9F,3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 46.6F,5LBS.COOKED PORK 48.2F,1LB. COOKED GROUND BEEF 47.2F,1 LB. COOKED CARNITAS 44.0F-46.6F,1LB. COOKED PORK 44.4F,1LB. COOKED PEPPERS44.7F,2LBS. COOKED ZUCCHINI 44.5F,5LBS. SHRIMP 49.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 31LBS.$197. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED MISSING DOOR ON ICE MACHINE AND PLASTIC WRAP,WRAPPED AROUND EXTERIOR OPENING OF ICE MACHINE.ALSO NOTICED A NON FOOD GRADE CAULKING USED AROUND INTERIOR DOOR MOLDING.OBSERVED INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP .MUST REMOVE CAULKING , PLASTIC AND BUILD UP.REPLACE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

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

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

MUST REMOVE KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN TABLE AND COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.MUST INVERT MULUTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND GLASS REACH IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVING UNIT AT PREP TABLE,GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN POP COOLER.MUST MAKE OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS AT 3- COMP SINK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS.

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 OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 23

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER ON A STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR STORAGE TABLE UNDER THE FLAT GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

APR 5

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MASA AND MEAT IN BOX FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGGIES/ZIPLOC STORAGE FOOD BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT COFFEE MACHINE NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPAIR FRONT WALL PEELING PAINT, WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT WALL,REPLACE TILES,AND CLEAN DUSTY VENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

SEP 9

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/DEGREASE EXHAUST HOOD.

SEP 3

2015

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT JUICE PREPARATION AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT JUICE PREPARATRION AREAS WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER DUE TO BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT JUICE PREPARATION AREAS BY 9-7-15. CURRENTLY FOODHANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AT WORKING SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(ABOUT 20 FEET AWAY).

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/DEGREASE EXHAUST HOOD.

MAR 18

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Reach in coolers shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing, damaged stained ceiling tiles in front counter area, dining area shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, coolers, and dining area not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Exhaust fan in bathroom in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.

SEP 5

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, OR STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE,

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

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