TAQUIZAS EL PICHIIZ.

Chicago Health Dept

5409 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

4 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Jul 2022.

Last inspected Jul 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 20
2022
PASS 1 violation
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.

JUL 8
2022
FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP AND DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A METAL CONTAINER AND TRAY INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN. ALSO FOUND THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE; THE DRAINAGE PIPE BELOW IS MISSING AND WATER SPRAYS ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN TURNING ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND FREE OF DISHES/ITEMS, AND TO REPAIR THE FRONT PREP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK.

Critical Food Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120F; COLD WATER WAS TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. MANAGEMENT TURNED ON COLD WATER FROM UNDERNEATH SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINK NOW PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 110F.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 3 DEAD COCKROACHES BEHIND THE GLASS DOOR COOLER IN THE DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND A LEAKY CEILING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID).

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

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 5/6/2021 REPORT #2509306 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TOHAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 5
2021
FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TOHAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AND DRAINING SLOW.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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 →

Report an error on this page →

NEARBY IN BELMONT CRAGIN