LA HACIENDITA TAQUERIA INC

3322 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant

25 inspections

1. Canvass Re-Inspection12 juin 2026

   4 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11: OBSERVED CRACKED INTERIOR SURFACE OF LOWER ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR SURFACE OF LOWER ICE MACHINE DOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. OBSERVED WATER DRAINING FROM DRAINPIPE OF ICE MACHINE ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE OF ICE MACHINE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DRAINAGE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA NEAR FLOOR DRAIN NEAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WALKWAY LEADING TO DINING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
2. Canvass5 juin 2026

   10 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-99.7F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, RAW EGG IN SHELL(56.2-58.5F), HAM(48.4F), BEEF(46.0-99.7F), PORK(49.8-51.6F), SHREDDED CHEESE(48.7-50.9F), SOUR CREAM(46.0F), BEANS(49.1-57.1F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(55.6F), SLICED AND DICED TOMATOES(46.9-47.3F), SALSA(49.3-53.2F), CHEESE STUFFED PEPPERS(52.3F), FISH CEVICHE(48.9F), FISH(49.6F), COOKED VEGETABLES(49.6-54.1F), CHICKEN(51.4F)AND VEGETABLE AND BEEF SOUP(50.4-51.6F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1000 WEIGHING 80LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 56.0-56.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CRACKED INTERIOR SURFACE OF LOWER ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR SURFACE OF LOWER ICE MACHINE DOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. OBSERVED WATER DRAINING FROM DRAINPIPE OF ICE MACHINE ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE OF ICE MACHINE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DRAINAGE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA NEAR FLOOR DRAIN NEAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WALKWAY LEADING TO DINING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
3. Canvass Re-Inspection12 mai 2025

   1 infraction

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15: REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR BASEMENT STAIRWELL NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROPERLY PROTECTED
4. Canvass8 mai 2025

   6 infractions

   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS , STEAK ) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR BASEMENT STAIRWELL NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROPERLY PROTECTED
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • LARGE OPEN CONTAINERS OF SALSA BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD STORAGE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • BOWLS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS AND SUBMERGED IN VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS. INSTD TO USE PROPER UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • DEEP, DARK STAINS ON LARGE CUTTING BOARD ACROSS FROM WAREAWASHING UNIT. INSTD TO RESURFACE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.
   • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
     • GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (1ST FLOOR) OVERFLOWING WITH WASTE WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY DRAINING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
5. Canvass Re-Inspection3 sept. 2024

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MISSING COVER FOR LIGHT SWITCH ALONG STAIRS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL.
6. Canvass27 août 2024

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MISSING COVER FOR LIGHT SWITCH ALONG STAIRS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579654 NOT CORRECTED; #47 OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE TALL TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE COOK LINE WITH DEEP SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.#55 OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AND PREP AREA ON THE WALLS BEHIND AND NEXT TO EQUIPMENT AND ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
7. Canvass7 août 2023

   8 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED DRY PEPPER, SUGAR, AND RICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FISH IN THE TALL TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP OR SEPERATE FOOD ITEMS INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION FROM BEING IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE TALL TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE COOK LINE WITH DEEP SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS WASHROOM STALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AND PREP AREA ON THE WALLS BEHIND AND NEXT TO EQUIPMENT AND ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
8. Canvass4 oct. 2021

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE COOKED RICE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON WALK IN COOLER FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
9. Plainte24 sept. 2020

   3 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • NOTED A FEW LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT(AT THE FIXTURES AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 1st FLOOR.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
10. Canvass20 mars 2019

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit or procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide corresponding equipment as outlined in the procedure. Priority foundation violation.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • Observed prepped TCS foods not labeled in walk in coolers and prep coolers. Must properly label all prepped TCS foods with discard date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • Observed consumer advisory and reminder not present on menus. Must provide disclosure statement and reminders (*) next to each item it applies to (eggs). Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Observed drain line from ice machine in disrepair (drain line empties onto floor) in basement. Must repair to make drain line from ice machine flow directly into pipe that empties into floor drain. Must maintain same. Observed small leak at pipe under 3 compartment sink in basement. Must repair and maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed areas of basement with (clear) water pooling. Must keep floors clean and dry.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
11. Plainte3 nov. 2017

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE CONDIMENT COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING STATION IN POOR REPAIR(STAINED, AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED RICE IN THE STEAMER IN A GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR BAG LIKE ZIOLOC/OR BAGGIE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FRONT BAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, ALSO REAR #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALL IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLACHES AT SALAS STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN.
    • 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE IN A BUCKET OF 100PPM CHLORING SANITIZER.
12. Canvass Re-Inspection24 août 2017

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY FREEZER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
13. Canvass15 août 2017

    5 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED PLUMBER PUTTY IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WELD SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY FREEZER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED REAR CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN CHAR GRILL AND FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP TRAY.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED LIGHT SHILEDS NOT CLEAN FRONT DINING, REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN FRONT DUSTY FAN BLADES.
14. Réinspection de la plainte21 juin 2016

    4 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1932705 ON 6/14/16 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, STOCK, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/14/16 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
15. Plainte14 juin 2016

    6 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • OBSERVED FOODS UNFIT AND UNSAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MOLDY CUCUMBERS, GREEN AND RED PEPPERS, AND TOMATOES WITH WHITE AND BLACK SPOTS ON THEM. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE AFFECTED PRODUCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.
    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: CHICKEN AT 44.1F, BEEF AT 44.6F, CHORIZO AT 48.5F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED BEANS AT 60.1F, BEEF AT 45.1F, SOUR CREAM AT 44.7F, COOKED CACTUS AT 52.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 280# OF FOOD WORTH $900. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STOCK ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1632105 ON 2/23/16 NOT CORRECTED: 34 - REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. 35 - OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT WALL NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
16. Canvass23 févr. 2016

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AND SOUR CREAM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. OBSERVED BEEF AT 44.4F AND SOUR CREAM AT 44.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS (INSIDE OF DOORS, WIRE RACKS), SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL, PREP TABLES, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND SEAL THE JUNCTION BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT WALL NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DOOR BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND BAR.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.
17. Canvass8 janv. 2015

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY SHELVES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED.
18. Canvass14 mars 2014

    4 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP PATTY'S VALUED $15 LEFT OUT ON STOVE AT 76.7 F. PRODUCT WAS HELD NOT IN THE COOLING PROCESS AND WAS TOLD IT WAS HELD THERE FOR FOOD SERVICE. PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH DIRT BUILD-UP IN BASEMENT UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LEAKING UNDERNEATH. OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LEAKING UNDERNEATH. OBSERVED MOP SINK LEAKING FROM BACK FLOW PREVENTER LOCATED ON WALL ABOVE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ABATE ALL LEAKING CONDITION AT HAND SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDUP IN WALK IN, BASEMENT, AND UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.OBSERVED VENT IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS BEHIND SERVICE LINE AND BEHIND BAR. INSTALL EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
19. Canvass28 févr. 2013

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP CHEST COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
20. Canvass23 nov. 2012

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE UNIT. LOCATED IN THE SECOND PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE ON THEM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE EAST HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT IN THE SECOND PREP AREA BOTH HAVE STEADY DRIPPING INTO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH FAUCETS SO THEY WORK PROPERLY.
21. Canvass9 févr. 2012

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FLOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
    • 34. 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CHANGE THE MOP HEAD OFTEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THEY HAVE DUST BUILDUP.
22. Canvass9 févr. 2012

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.
    • 34. 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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS 1ST AND BASEMENT THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.
    • 38. 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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
23. Canvass27 juin 2011

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN KNIFE RACK.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
24. Canvass Re-Inspection24 mai 2010

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA.
25. Canvass13 mai 2010

    7 infractions

    • 3. 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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF A 2-DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS SOUP 51.6 F-76.4 F,COOKED CACTUS 64.5 F,COOKED FISH 57.9 F-58.1 F, CHICKEN 47.6 F- 51.2 F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED.APPX.20 LBS. $150.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #158591 4/7/09 NOT CORRECTED.#30 MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,BAKED GOODS & DESSERTS.LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#31 MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.#32MUST REMOVE FOIL & CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES & EQUIPMENT.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN HAND SINKS AND DRAINBOARDS OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT.#33 MUST CLEAN ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.#35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.#36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND FROM SCREWS IN WALL.
    • 34. 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 GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 35. 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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN VESTIBULE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE LIGHT AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELD IN BAR AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.