SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

YVOLINA'S TAMALES+GROCERIES.

EAT. 89/100

814 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 28, 2026 · passed

9 of 15 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28
2026
PASSED
0 violations
APR 17
2025
PASSED
0 violations
APR 5
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

APR 28
2023
PASSED
0 violations
APR 18
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINERS FOR SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 11
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINERS FOR SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
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.

MAY 20
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MAR 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAR 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALOther
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

FEB 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALOther
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.

SERIOUSOther
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 INSPECTION AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT CDPH SO INSPECTOR CAN COME AND REMOVE TAG, AND OBSERVED DUMPING OF THE PRODUCT. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG, ATN. PARTICK OCONNER FOR HACCP/VARIANCE APPLICATIONS/FORMS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUN 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
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 PLASTIC BAG PLACED OVER THE BAGS OF COOKED PULLED PORK ALSO IN SAME FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BOTH FOOD AND ICE. INSTRUCTED THAT FROZEN FOOD /ICE MUST BE STORED AT 0 DEGREES F OR LOWER. APPROX. WT. 20LBS, VALUE $260.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR PREP AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 6
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

APR 18
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 15
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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 WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT OR REPLACE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 36 - OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED OVER THE DRY STORAGE/ PRODUCE AREA /FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORChemical Safety
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 16
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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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