BROKEN ENGLISH TACO PUB - LINCOLN PARK

2574-2580 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

11 inspections

1. Non-InspectionNov 10, 2025

   0 infractions

2. Non-InspectionOct 14, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 17, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • 4-602.11(B-E)// NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TRAY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • 4-901.12// OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/ PIZZA STATION WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C)// NOTED RUSTED LID TO GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH AND SEAL WITH PAINT AND SEALANT, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.11// NOTED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE REAR KITCHEN FRYER AND BROKEN/UNEVEN FLOORING IN HALL IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • 2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
4. CanvassNov 15, 2024

   10 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN REAR FRYING AND DISHROOM.
   • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
     • NOTED DEAD ANT IN COOKED PASTA STORED IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN PREP AREA COOLER. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A) CITATION ISSUED
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TRAY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED AROUND FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/ PIZZA STATION WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • NOTED RUSTED LID TO GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH AND SEAL WITH PAINT AND SEALANT, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE REAR KITCHEN FRYER AND BROKEN/UNEVEN FLOORING IN HALL IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON THAT HOLD THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
5. CanvassSep 15, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • MUST NOT STORE/HANG CLEAN UTENSILS NEXT TO THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN BARRIER BETWEEN READY TO EAT CHIPS AND CHIP BASKETS IN PRE-FILLED BASKETS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • LEAK UNDER BAR #1 HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER SINKS AT BAR #1 AND #2, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, BEHIND THE ICE BIN AND METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---BROKEN AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED EXPOSED RAW BRICK WALLS NEXT TO TOILETS IN BOTH THE MEN AND LADIES WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
6. CanvassMar 18, 2021

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED DIPPER WELL WITH ICE CREAM SCOOPS UNCLEAN. CLEAN DIPPER WELL WITH INCREASED FREQUENCY. OBSEVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMTER WITHIN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED ICE STORAGE BIN BEHIND SOUTH BAR UNDERNEATH DRAIN LINE. ICE STORAGE BIN TOP CAN NOT CLOSE PROPERLY TO PROTECT ICE AND ICE STOAGE UNIT CAN NOT BE STORED UNDER DRAIN LINE. RELOCATE ICE STORAGE BIN FROM UNDER DRAIN LINE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
7. CanvassDec 23, 2019

   7 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. -
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • - OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP ROOM ADJACENT TO THE OFFICE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. -
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • - OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER LINE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL EQUIPMENT, FOOD, AND ARTICLES AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • - OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • - UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK IN THE DISH PIT AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION. -
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED THE COVING PEELING FROM THE WALL IN THE DISH PIT AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • - OBSERVED CORK CEILING TILES USED ON THE CEILING IN THE DISH PIT AND IN THE PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE OFFICE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE NON-CORROSIVE, NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH,AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -
8. CanvassJul 24, 2018

   11 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISHMACHINE MUST PROVIDE SOAP IN ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP IN BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED. COS
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN REAR SOUTH SIDE OF BUSINESS. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.COS
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF KITCHEN. FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 67.5F A CONTAINER OF GREEN SAUCE AT 53.5F AND CONTAINER OF GINGER SAUCE AT 53.3F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 13LBS VALUE OF 115. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)-COS
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN NORT SIDE OF KITCHEN WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NOW MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 38.6F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. COS
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHENAREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
9. ComplaintMay 30, 2017

   9 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE SALAD COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN TOP COOLER DOOR ON SAID COOLER, AND ADJUST DOOR SWEEPS AT REAR EXIT REAR EXIT DOOR. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS, INSTALL PROPER RISER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN STOVE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER, CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • MUST DETAIL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DRIED FOOD AND GREASE PRESENT. SEAL HOLES IN WALL IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM. MUST SEAL EXPOSE BRICK WALLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA MUST COVER ALL FRYERS, STOVES, AND BURNERS IN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREAS, NEXT TO ANY EXPOSED FOOD STORAGE. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH SPLASH GUARD, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTALL DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR 2. ALSO INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT BOTH TOP LOADING BEVERAGE MACHINES BEHIND BAR 1 AND BAR 2, TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
   • 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
     • MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZING WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
   • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
     • MUST INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SMALL STORAGE HALL CLOSET. ALSO, REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM COMMON AREA HALLWAY NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
     • EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR COOKING FOOD IN PREP AREAS.
10. CanvassMay 30, 2017

    0 infractions

11. LicenseMay 19, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INCLUDING: AROUND MOP SINK, IN MOP OFF OF KITCHEN,IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM OFF OF KITHCEN CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN DISH MACHINE ROOM, AND IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. RESTORE ALL FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • ALL LIGHTS IN BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE SHILDED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • BASEMENT MUST BE FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT. BASEMENT NEEDS TO KEPT CLEAN TO ALLOW ACCESS TO PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.