THE FAMOUS TACO BURRITO KING.

Chicago Health Dept

3603 N WESTERN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2020.

Last inspected Aug 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 4

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/7/2019, REPORT #2304251. #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REGRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP OF FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MAR 26

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 19

2018

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 31, 2017, REPORT#2009649: (34) OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER INSIDE CABINET. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.(38) DISHWASH ROOM EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL PREVIOUS AND CURRENT VIOLATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE MUST BE CORRECTED IN 7 CALENDAR DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

MAR 31

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- COOKED RICE AT 108.1 F AND MELTED CHEESE AT 108.0 F BOTH HELD INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. SAID HOT HOLDING UNIT NOW HOLDING FOODS AT 140 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTNETIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER INSIDE CABINET. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER AT REAR DISHWASH AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

DISHWASH ROOM EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR SAID SINK.

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JAN 13

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER INSIDE CABINET. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER AT REAR DISHWASH AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

DISHWASH ROOM EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR SAID SINK.

MAR 10

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN 2DR COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR. FOUND FOODS AT ABOVE STATED LOCATIONS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ALSO MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS. FOUND FROZEN BEEF IN THE 2DR FREEZER BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE NEW EMPLOYEE WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF FOR NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEE.

JUL 13

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS ALL AROUND THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE FOR REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. ALSO FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORE, MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING UP OR IN ONE DIRECTION,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE TWO DOORS UP-RIGHT FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISE,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

JAN 8

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 7

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO RUNNING HOT WATER RUNNING, WATER IS LUKE WARM READING (79.2'F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER STATES HAVE TO WAIT FOR WATER TO RECOVER BEFORE BECOMING HOT AGAIN, AFTER ABOUT 45 MINUTES OR MORE HOT WATER STILL NOT REACHING PROPER HOT WATER TEMP), INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, AT 110'F, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COUNTER AREAS,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REAR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

MAR 25

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 18

2013

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1215081 DATED 5/23/12.#33- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. #35-REPAIR WALL NEAR FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

RIPPED OFF SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WASHROOM, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND BY THE COOKING AREA. DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE OFFICE, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER,2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE OF THE PREP COOLER.

MAY 23

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

PREP FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER AND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA, ALSO TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN WALLS AT SAME AREA AND REPAIR WALL NEAR FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK.

SEP 23

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON MEAT PREP COOLER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO DOORS UP-RIGHT FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE FOR REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. ALSO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.

Minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS FOR FRONT ENTRANCE AND DINING AREA.

SEP 21

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 20 LBS. OF COOKED RICE WITH VEG. AT 71.6F ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. FOOD HANDLER STATED, "RICE WAS COOKED YESTERDAY AT ABOUT 7 PM." INSTRUCTED RICE MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. RICE DISCARDED, V=$160.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON MEAT PREP COOLER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO DOORS UP-RIGHT FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE FOR REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. ALSO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.

Minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

MUST PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS FOR FRONT ENTRANCE AND DINING AREA.

MAY 3

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, FOUND CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 20LBS. OF RICE AT 121.1F, ANOTHER CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 10LBS OF CKD. GROUND BEEF AT 49.08F, FOOD ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. NO TEMP. LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED COLD FOOD MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW, HOT 140F OR HIGHER. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$175.OO, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A].

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRONT AREA STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COUNTER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, CLEAN WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS NEAR CEILING SAME AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

APR 26

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

STILL WORKING ON LABLES FOR PREPACKAGED DESERTS.FROM REPORT 98430 4/2/10.

Minor Sanitation

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

STILL WORKING ON CLEANING COOLER, ETC. FROM REPORT 98430 4/2/10.

Minor Sanitation

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

STILL WORKING ON WALL AT 3 COMP SINK. FROM REPORT 98430 4/2/10.

Minor Facility Condition

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

STILL WORKING ON LIGHTS REAR AND FRONT FROM REPORT 98430 4/2/10.

APR 2

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER TAGGED TEMPERATURE WAS 58.2*- 60* TURNED UP COOLER TO 7 HOLDING AT 51.8* MUST BE REPAIRED DO NOT USE THIS COOLER MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURE 40*F OR BELOW. FAX LETTER TO CDPH 1-312-746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005-A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND AROUND 35 LBS OF PRE-COOKED RICE (COOKED ON 4/1/2010 AT AROUND 7:00PM PER EMPLOYEE)IN THE WALK IN COOLER. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 58.3* TO 60.0* 35 LBS RICE DISPOSED /DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING FROM 140*F TO 70*F IN 2 HOURS AND 70*F TO 40*F IN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS. ALSO OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN FRONT UNDERCOUNTER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 110 EGGS AT 55.6*, 2LBS CHICKEN 51.2* PRODUCT DENATURED/DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 40*F OR BELOW. CIATION ISSUED 7-38-005-A.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SCHOOL INFORMATION GIVEN NEED ADDITIONAL MANAGERS.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBESRVED CAKES/FLAN CUT AND PREPACKAGED WITH OUT LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER FRONT ALSO FANGUARD COVER, MICROWAVE FRONT AND REAR STOVE TOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.RESEAL WALL BEHIND 3 COMPATRMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE LIGHT IN RESTROOM, NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT AND NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD UNDER FRONT HOOD.

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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