Yvolina'S Tamales+groceries
Strong record across 15 inspections — minor issues only
2026-01-28 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2025-04-17 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-04-05 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
2023-04-28 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2022-04-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINERS FOR SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
2022-04-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL IN CORNER OF BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINERS FOR SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (COOLER) BEHIND SERVING LINE. ALSO OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO CLUTTER IN BASMENT AND REMOVE COOLER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND KEEP EVERYTHING ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.
2021-05-20 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
2020-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE COUNTERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD.
2019-03-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
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 VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2019-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
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 VOMITING AND DIARHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED OVER 33 JARS OF MOLE, SALAS,ON PREMISES WHICH HAS BEEN CANNED IN THE RESTAURANT WITH OUT A HACCP/VARIANCE REVIEW, OR APPROVAL BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. ALL 33 JARS WERE REMOVED FROM SALE, AND HELD/TAGGED FOR INS...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2018-06-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
CHEST FREEZER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(COOKED PULLED PORK AND BAGS OF ICE) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE(38.5F). INSTRUCTED THAT FREEZER MUST MAINTAIN FOOD AT O DEGREES OR LOWER. CHEST FREEZER TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLA...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, (13) 1-POUND BAGS OF COOKED PULLED PORK IN CLEAR PERMEABLE PLASTIC BAGS STORED PARTIALLY SUBMERGED IN WATER AND ICE WITHIN A CHEST FREEZER AT REAR OF PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED THAT (7) 7LB BAGS OF ICE WERE ALSO IN A P...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR PREP AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2018-02-06 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR COLD HOLDING STATION AT REAR PREP AREA AND REFRIGERATOR IN SAME AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS UNDER PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND REAR SERVICE COUNTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES ARTICLES (COATS)FROM SHELF AT REAR.
2017-04-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-03-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 46F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1631719 ON 2/16/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED LARGE POTS NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POTS THAT ARE ABLE TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPACKAGED SALSAS AND MOLES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF ITEM, LIST OF ALL INGREDIENTS, NAME AND ADDRESS OF PREPARER, LIST OF ALLERGENS, ETC.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE THE PROPANE STOVES FROM THE PREMISES. PROPANE STOVES CANNOT BE USED INDOORS. REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN LINE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
2016-02-16 Pass License 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LARGE POTS NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POTS THAT ARE ABLE TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED NO DRYING RACK LOCATED ABOVE ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED OVER THE DRY STORAGE/ PRODUCE AREA LOCATED IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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