ZACATACOS, II. INC.

Chicago Health Dept

3949 W 71ST ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

40 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

169

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 9

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO SMALL TABLETOP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER OPENING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENT ABOVE ENTRY DOOR COVERED IN DUST AND GRIME.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 6

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRANINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

APR 29

2025

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF GREEN AND RED SALSA OVERSTOCKED/OVERFLOWING IN TOP CONDIMENT LINE OF PREP COOLER AND BEING OFFERED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.0F-56.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 5LBS $25 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

BEEF TONGUE THAWING IN BASIN OF PREP SINK, WITHOUT RUNNING WATER. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY (EX, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER , UNDER REFRIGERATION, ETC)

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR MONIORING COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRANINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

MAR 1

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN

JAN 18

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN

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JAN 11

2024

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF GREEN AND RED SALSA IN PREP COOLER AND BEING OFFERED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 49.0F-52.0F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MISSING DISCARD DATE ON COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED PORK IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALUMINUM FOIL ON LEGS OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN

OCT 2

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, TACOS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15-OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT- FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

AUG 2

2023

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT- FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MAY 1

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 12

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 29

2022

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 158.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL WASH HANDS IN AN APPROVED HAND WASHNG SINK AND MAY NOT WASH THEIR HANDS IN A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING AND FLOOR ALONG LEDGES, WALLS AND CORNERS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN OFFICE/WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 2-COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2556554 ON 6-1-22:39-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.47-OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR AL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

JUN 1

2022

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MAY 25

2022

FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEANS 197.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, BREADED STEAK 50.1F, STUFFED PEPPERS 50.1F, COOKED PULLED CHICKEN 49.6F, CHIcKEN TAQUITOS 49.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 100LBS AND $500 OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED DRAWER PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 47F-55F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN OUTDOOR DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN OFFICE/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR OF OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL PAINT CANS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBOARGE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MAY 4

2022

PASS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINER FOR DRINKING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SINKS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

AUG 4

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RICE 57.5, BEANS 58.3, BEEF TONGUE 57.5 DEGREES. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN DISGARDED. TOTAL VALUE $500.00 20 POUNDS PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA DARK IN COLOR, IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 30

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

USING CARDBOARD TO KEEP REFRIGERATION DRAWERS AT FRONT PREP LINE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 10

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK, RICE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

RAW EGGS STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT SALSAS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

DEEP CONTAINER OF RICE COOKED & DATED YESTERDAY 4/9/20 IMPROPERLY COOLED, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F. DISCUSSED PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES WITH MANAGER (ICE BATCH, SHALLOW PANS, AND PROPER COOLING AS SUCH 1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70°F); and (2) Within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41°F). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

DEEP CONTAINER OF RICE COOKED AND DATED YESTERDAY AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F. BEAN DISCARDED AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LB $10 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

PREMISES LABELING READY TO EAT FOODS (RICE, BEANS, ETC) WITH DATE OF PREPARATION ONLY. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS), WITH PREPARATION DATE COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING FILTER FOR VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

MAY 14

2019

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMILATED FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND FOIL USED ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN, SMOOTH SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED, SITTING IN THE BUCKET INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

AUG 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP, WITH EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PREP AREA USING BARE HAND CONTACT TO PREP BREAD (FOR TORTA) AND TORTILLAS. INSTRUCTED MAY NOT USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE UTENSILS, OR WEAR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. OPERATOR DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER DRYING HANDS ON APRON. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS (SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS, HAND DRYERS, ETC.) TO DRY HANDS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA: SHREDDED CHEESE @ 50.1F AND CHICKEN AT 48.2F; FOUND STEAK IN A PAN SITTING ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT @ 88.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS, OR 135F OR MORE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. ESTIMATED VALUE OF $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST IDENTIFY/DISCLOSE FOODS ON MENU BOARD WHICH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY PERTAINS TO. MUST INCLUDE ASTERISK OR REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT REAR HANDSINK INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT AND PREP SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PITTED CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS, REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PRODUCE BEING STORED IN PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 15

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES: LARGE/DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE AT 50.2F IN WALK IN COOLER DATED YESTEDAY. INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES. RICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 10LBS $20 VALUE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK AIR GAP COVERED WITH PLASTIC ENCLOSURE. INSTD TO REMVOE AND HAVE PROPER AIR GAP BETWEEN PLUMBING AND DRAIN.

APR 13

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERSSERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED AT THIS TIME. GIVEN POSTER TO POST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO THE CHAR GRILL STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE THREE CONDIMENT COOLER CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN CHAR GRILL, TABLE UNDER THE CHAR GRILL, AND COOLER DRAWERS UNDER THE CHAR GRILL TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH CDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 9 EMPLOYEES NO CERTIFICATE, ONE EMPLOYEE CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 4/3/2018.NEED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 16

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES, POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. BOTH TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD BOTH TOUCHING TACO, AND BURRITO SHELLS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS, ALSO OBSERVED THEM PUTTING LETTUCE ON THE TACO, AND BURRITO WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A. REMINDED MANAGER AND THE EMPLOYEES THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH ANY READY TO EAT FOODS MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPOONS, SAV-A-RAP ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN THE MENS RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE THE GARAFITI IN THE MENS RESTROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSER AT THE MENS RESTROOM HANDSINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUL 19

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN THE MENS RESTROOM , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGED), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE THE GRAFFITI IN THE MENS RESTROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSER AT THE MENS RESTROOM HANDSINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUL 6

2017

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PRE PARED, SERVED, AND COOLED DOWN. BEEF 154.6*, RICE 148*F AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1632804, DATE 3/8/2016. CORRECT BY DATE 6/3/2016. NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION # 32 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN,DISCOLORED, AND DEEP CUTS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. AND VIOLATION #35 WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AT AIR CONDITIONER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN THE MENS RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LADIES RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE THE GRAFFITI IN THE MENS RESTROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSER AT THE MENS RESTROOM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAR 8

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSIL AT WAIT STATION AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AT AIR CONDITIONER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN THE ICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MAR 3

2016

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND FRONT REACH DRAWER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.0 DEGREES. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MUST BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT USE COOLER UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE. RAW CHICKEN 20 LBS 58.3 DEGREES, RAW STEAK 30 LBS 45.6 DEGREES, COOKED CHICKEN 59.3 DEGREES 3 LBS, STEAK MILENESA 59.4 DEGREES 10 LBS ETC.. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $400.00 70 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZING WATER. MUST HAVE STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSIL AT WAIT STATION AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AT AIR CONDITIONER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN THE ICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

SEP 4

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN NON APPROVED CONTAINER, GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS, IE. ZIP LOCK,BAGGIES ETC. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

AUG 6

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN NON APPROVED CONTAINER, GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS, IE, ZIP LOCK, BAGGIES ETC. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUL 24

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED FRONT CARRY OUT SECTION, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT (HANDLE UP).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN NON APPROVED FOOD CONTAINER, (GROCERY BAGS) IN WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/OR FOOD GRADE BAGS, IE.,ZIP/LOCK /BAGGIES ETC. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SEP 18

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JUN 27

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED COOKED STEAK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 127.9F AT STEAM TABLE UNIT. MGR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MGR OF MAINTAINING PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 140F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 20LBS, $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK (FOOD HANDLERS CURRENTLY PREPARING FOOD IN SAME AREA). INSTD MGR TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AND KEEP BASIN OF SINK EMPTY, TO BE UTILIZED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO RESEAL REAR WALL PEELING PAINT ALSO FRONT CEILING. NEED TO CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FRONT COOLERS.

MAY 21

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 5/21/13 POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS COOKED MONDAY 5/20/13 HELD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 1LB. PORK 58.1*F, 3LBS BEEF 54.5*F-57.2*F 4LBS CHICKEN 55.6*F - 61.3*F AND 14 DOZ. EGGS 52.7*F INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON COOLING DOWN PRODUCT THIN SHALLOW PANS MUST BRING FOOD FROM 140*F TO 70*F IN 2 HOURS THEN FROM 70*F TO 40*F IN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE/DENATURE PRODUCT 19 LBS VALUE $45.00. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO RESEAL REAR WALL PEELING PAINT ALSO FRONT CEILING. NEED TO CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FRONT COOLERS.

MAY 29

2012

PASS · 0 violations

APR 9

2012

PASS · 0 violations

APR 3

2012

FAIL 0 violations

MAR 7

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO PERSON ON SITE OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATE (NO ID) FOR SANITATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO. LETTER MANAGER PROVIDED FOR SANITATION CLASS WAS FROM MINNESOTA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROPER DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.

MAY 26

2011

PASS 2 violations

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. CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA (WHERE TOSTADAS ARE KEPT)IN NEED OF CLEANING. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 14

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED. REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD MISSING FILTERS. PROVIDE SAME.

JUL 29

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 3

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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