JAN 22
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA Y TORTILLERIA ATOTONILCO.
BEAT. 45/100
1637 S BLUE ISLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 22, 2026 · passed
Failed 3 of 21 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
8 passed · 10 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Aug 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 ALL TOGO CONTAINERS MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. DO NOT STORE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR OR UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 FLOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 122026FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2026
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL TOGO CONTAINERS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR. DO NOT STORE CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OR UNDER SHELVING UNIT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AT FRON PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 15, 2025, REPORT #2610563 #57 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. #58 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES IN GOOD STANDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
FEB 272025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JAN 152025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OCT 302024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS ON THE PREP TABLES TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF FROM 55.2F TO 59.55F, STEAK 47.8F, SLICED TOMATOES 45.6F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 59.9F, CHOPPED AND SLICED ONIONS FROM 58.1F TO 60.6F, CHICKEN IN COLD HOLD UNIT 47.3 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 110 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $670.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON WATER HOSE AT 3 COMPARTMENT. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR AND IN DIRTY WATER IN A MOP BUCKET IN REAR AREA. MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOW THEM AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY DISHES AND FOOD CONTAINER ITEMS ON FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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NOV 82023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FOUND CHICKEN THAWING ON FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW USING AM APPROVED METHOD.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED POTS TOO BIG TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID LARGE POTS OR PROVIDE A CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE RTO ADEQUATELY CLEAN SAID POTS. .
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2567545 CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 25,2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 252022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A PLASTIC CHOPPING/CUTTING BOARD WITH LOOSE PIECES OF PLASTIC ALONG THE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVE SAID CHOPPING BOARD AND REPLACE THE CHOPPING BOARD WITH A NEW CHOPPING BOARD DURING THE INSPECTION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
DEC 172021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS GRILLED STEAK, CHORIZO AND CHICKEN USED FOR TACOS AND TORTAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE/DUTY AT ALL TIME WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAKY UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT. MUST FIND THE SOURCE AND REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE REAR HAND SINK HOT WATER KNOB.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND FLOOR MATS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP LINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
DEC 22020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 OBSERVED STORAGE OF SEALED SODA BOTTLES BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER A UNSHIELDED SEWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWER PIPES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
NOV 302020FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2020
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE PANEL OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 OBSERVED STORAGE OF SEALED SODA BOTTLES BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT UNDER A UNSHIELDED SEWER PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER STORE ANYTHING UNDER SEWER PIPES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN ON THE HOT WATER AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUL 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED TAMALE CORN HUSK, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, MISSING THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TWO STALLS RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED TAMALE CORN HUSK NOT PROPERLY LABELED, MISSING THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TWO STALLS RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 192018PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2018
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN/SANITIZE, KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK AT REAR MEAT PREP STATION, AND PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS ONLY AFTER CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT GRILL/FRYER AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT AND ALL SURFACES OF SAMME AREA. DETAIL CLEAN SURFACES OF DRAWERS OF THE COOLERS UNDER GRILL OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT GRILL IN FRONT COOKING AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORAGE.
SEP 82017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
Inspector Comments: FOUND THE PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2081334 DATED 8/30/2017 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -31. OBSERVED PLATES AND TO GO TRAYS NOT INVERTED AND BEING STORED ON THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -41. OBSERVED CLUTTER BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: THE KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DRAWERS OF THE COOLER UNDER THE GRILL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: FOUND SEVERAL LARGE POTS TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A LARGER SINK THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE THE POTS OR REMOVE THE LARGE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME. -THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IF THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
AUG 302017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED NOVEMBER 08, 2016 NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED FOR THE CUSTOMER'S VIEWING. A SUMMARY FROM JULY, 2016 WAS POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1971026 DATED 11/08/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -30. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF) INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. -31. OBSERVED PLATES AND TO GO TRAYS NOT INVERTED AND BEING STORED ON THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP AND BEING STORED INSIDE OF A BULK SALSA CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE DRINK REFRIGERATOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE UTENSILS INSIDE OF PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN. -41. OBSERVED CLUTTER BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN. -45. OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOK WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DRAWERS OF THE COOLER UNDER THE GRILL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SEVERAL LARGE POTS TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A LARGER SINK THAT WILL ACCOMMODATE THE POTS OR REMOVE THE LARGE POTS. MAINTAIN SAME. -THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IF THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS A PARTITIONER/SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (CHOPPED CILANTRO, SLICED TOMATOES) BY A MALE EMPLOYEE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA MAKING TACOS TO SERVE TO A CUSTOMER. EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GRABBING READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROHIBIT ALL BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AS WAS DISCUSSED IN PREVIOUS REPORT #1588398 DATED ON 11/16/15 AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE TONGS, SPOONS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, EGG) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVE ON SITE 25 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF) INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED PLATES AND TO GO TRAYS NOT INVERTED AND BEING STORED ON THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP AND BEING STORED INSIDE OF A BULK SALSA CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE DRINK REFRIGERATOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE UTENSILS INSIDE OF PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK OR REMOVE STORAGE OF TORTILLAS NEXT TO THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOK WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT GRILL/FRYER AREA NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE DINING AREA CEILING VENT NOT CLEAN, DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
NOV 162015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1533101 ON 4-20-15 45-ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE, MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR CEILING IN WOMEN WASHROOM (WATER DAMAGE). CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELS IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
APR 202015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SOUR CREAM 57.3F AND SLICED TOMATOES 57.6F ,COOKED BEEF 122.4F STORED ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AND $30. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F BELOW AND HOT FOOD 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED STEAK 150.9F AND RICE 188.6F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE ON REAR EXPOSED SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER IN JUICE BAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITARY CONTAINER. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE MUST PROVIDE BY 7-20-15.
JUN 62014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPTY BOXES ON FLOOR ,BASEMENT,. ALL ITEMS MUST BE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE NOT PROTECTED,(FRONT PREP). MUST HAVE COVER OVER ICE BIN.
AUG 292013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3 COMP. SINK.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING NEED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSE.
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