BROKEN ENGLISH TACO PUB

75 E LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601 · Restaurant

23 inspections

Canvass Re-InspectionJun 17, 2026
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS,LID AND GASKET OF CHEST FREEZER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionJun 15, 2026
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS,LID AND GASKET OF CHEST FREEZER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintJun 11, 2026
15 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 97.5F AND WOMEN'S AT 96.3F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS NOW AT 100 PPM'S.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED, READY TO EAT FOODS AND RAW DATED 6/10/26-6/11/26 SUCH AS 6LBS. PORK-54.0F-56.6F.3LBS. -RIBEYE'S-54.3F-55.9F.3LBS. SHRIMP-55.5F.1LBS. COOKED VEGETABLES-59.5F.8LBS. CHICKEN-52.5F-97.2.0.5LBS. HAMBURGER PATTIES-62.2F.1.5LBS. ROASTED CORN-55.5F.5LBS. CHICKEN TINGA-46.1F.6LBS. COOKED FISH-46.2F.1.5LBS. MIXED GREENS-48.8F.6LBS. POTATO TACOS-46.4F.120LBS. GRILLED SLICED CHICKEN-59.4F-63.6F.40LBS. PORK BELLY-48.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.202LBS. $465.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF BOTH 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS ON COOKLINE AT 63.7F AND 51.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. ONCE REPAIRED ,EMAIL:[email protected] HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALLS AT END OF BAR AND AT BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/11/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD IN BAR AREA.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND INTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF FIRST 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,LID AND GASKET OF CHEST FREEZER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED AND DAMAGED LARGE PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS FOR CHIPS MUST REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR FOR FOOD STORAGE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF FIRST ICE MACHINE AND GRILL TABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT END OF BAR NEAR ICE BIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionJun 20, 2025
2 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT LOCKER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT LOCKER WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionJun 5, 2025
3 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
  - 5-103.11(B): OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.3F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.(NOTE: AT TIME OF CANVASS REINSPECTION OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY ARE MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. (NOTE: CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION DURING CANVASS REINSPECTION ON 6/3/2025)
Canvass Re-InspectionJun 3, 2025
5 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE.CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/29/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.(NOTE: CITATION ISSUED ON 5/29/2025)
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.3F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.(NOTE: AT TIME OF CANVASS REINSPECTION OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY ARE MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassMay 29, 2025
5 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/29/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - OBSERVED HAND SOAP DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE RIGHT DRAINBOARD OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE HAND SOAP DISPENSER SO THAT SOAP DOESN'T CONTAMINATE EQUIPMENT ON RIGHT DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 102.6F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRUBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.(NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY ARE MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassAug 7, 2024
2 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF A LIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
CanvassNov 21, 2023
4 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef... ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - Deli container not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - Condensation noted from an air conditioner that is too close to prep table, instructed to direct condensation line away from food prep table.
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 27, 2022
8 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED RICE, SALT AND SEASONS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
CanvassOct 20, 2022
11 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY PLATES BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED RICE, SALT AND SEASONS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassApr 20, 2021
3 infractions
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST INSTALL A BARRIER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF CLEAN UTENSILS RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM MOP BUCKET IN DISH ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND ICE MAKER, TRASH AND DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJun 24, 2020
8 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - FOUND WHITE INTERIOR PANELS IN ICE MACHINES, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN PANELS IN BOTH ICE MACHINES IN REAR, AND MAINTAIN.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - FOUND EXTERIOR REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - MUST INVERT DISHES ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK LEAKING, LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMar 20, 2020
0 infractions
ComplaintOct 15, 2019
4 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. FACILITY PRESENTED SOME SUPPLIES (MASK, GLOVES, AND PLASTIC BAG) BUT ARE MISSING OTHER SUPPLIES LISTED ON POLICY NEEDED TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON CLEAN UP POLICY TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE GROUND AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SURFACE THAT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED OPEN CEILING WITH EXPOSED UTILITY LINES IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE MENTIONED WASHROOM.
ComplaintJan 15, 2019
4 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED BLANK ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SAMPLE WITHOUT SIGNATURES FROM CURRENT EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE/SIGNATURES DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED FACILITY WITH BLANK ELECTRONIC PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND BODILY SPILL KIT THAT DOES NOT CORRESPOND WITH PROVIDED PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE (PLATES) NOT INVERTED ON THE DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
CanvassMar 15, 2018
3 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - BULK FOOD CONTAINER( SALT )NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - ICE BIN AT BAR ACROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LID TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH COOKS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionSep 5, 2017
2 infractions
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintAug 29, 2017
3 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS IN CONTAINERS BEING STACKED SO THAT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER IS TOUCHING THE READY TO EAT TORTILLA CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE A FOOD PROTECTION BARRIER BETWEEN EACH CONTAINER SO THAT THE BOTTOM OF CONTAINERS DOES NOT TOUCH READY TO EAT TORTILLA CHIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMay 9, 2017
5 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - OBSERVED UTENSILS (KNIFE) BEING STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A PREP TABLE LINER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED KNIFE RACK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FREEZER WITH ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 22, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassNov 15, 2016
7 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - Found/observed rear entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door has gaps on bottom of door ranging from 1/4 inch , to 1/2 inch, citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/table in bsmt storage area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, reach in coolers in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). reach in cooler shelving/racks in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area, bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaniong(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage room that had peeling paint/exposed concrete shall be repaired/sealed.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Walls, ceilings in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in bsmt storage areas, shall be replaced/repaired.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
LicenseApr 7, 2016
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Floors by 3 compartment sink area, and exposed hand sink in prep area need re-grouting.