TAQUERIA Y TORTILLERIA ATOTONILCO.

Chicago Health Dept

1637 S BLUE ISLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

21 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 22

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 12

2026

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

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 27

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 15

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 30

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 8

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FOUND CHICKEN THAWING ON FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW USING AM APPROVED METHOD.

Minor Sanitation

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. .

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 25

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 17

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE CAN WITH LIDS IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND FLOOR MATS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP LINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

DEC 2

2020

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

NOV 30

2020

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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).

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUL 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED TAMALE CORN HUSK, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, MISSING THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TWO STALLS RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED TAMALE CORN HUSK NOT PROPERLY LABELED, MISSING THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TWO STALLS RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 19

2018

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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 8

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 30

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

* 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)

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 8

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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).

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOK WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

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 20

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE ON REAR EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER IN JUICE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITARY CONTAINER. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE MUST PROVIDE BY 7-20-15.

JUN 6

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 29

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3 COMP. SINK.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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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