LA PLACITA

1840 W 35TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Grocery Store

30 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 8, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • 4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS ND WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
2. CanvassMay 1, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) MEAT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS ND WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
3. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 18, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
4. CanvassApr 11, 2024

   5 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS AND PORK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NOTED BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS AND A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE TRAP ALONG WITH APPROXIMATELY 10 DEAD COCROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT, BEHIND BIOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT/COCROACHES FROM THE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. "
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
5. ComplaintMar 21, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Observed cardboard being used as floor mats throughout rear prep areas. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
6. CanvassFeb 23, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED MILK COOLER IN FRONT STORE AREA WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR COOKING AREA.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DIRTY VENTILATION FILTERS AND FRAMEWORK AT FRONT GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassApr 8, 2022

   6 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKING AREA, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, AND CUTTING BOARDS IN BUTCHER AREA.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NO GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH A LID INSIDE OF THE UNISEX (EMPLOYEE) WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR COOKING AREA AND BUTCHER AREA CORNERS.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
8. ComplaintMar 3, 2021

   12 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED DISH WASHING LIQUID 5- GALLON BUCKETS BEING RE-USED TO STORE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE AND CARDBOARD MEAT BOXES USED FOR STORING COOKED CHICCHARONES.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON BASEMENT DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,GLASS DISPLAY UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTERS.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND BOXES ON GROUND AROUND THE SAME.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE GREASE AND CARDBOARD FROM GROUND.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN MEAT/DELI AREA.
9. ComplaintJun 12, 2020

   4 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL HAVE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND MEAT DISPLAY COUNTER AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER.
10. CanvassJan 28, 2020

    7 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL HAVE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED CHORIZO OUT OF TEMPERATURE. CHORIZO WERE RAW STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. EXCEPT FOR PREPARATION, COOKING OR COOLING, OR WHEN TIME IS USED AS THE PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL, TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL BE MAINTAINED. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 35LBS OF CHORIZO. TOTAL VALUE PER OWNER IS $126.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED AN UNLOCKED REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH OPENED/PREPPED FOOD ITEMS ON CUSTOMER DISPLAY FLOOR AISLE BY DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A LOCK OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE BARRIER/SEPARATION TO ENTRANCE OF FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION/ACCESS BY CUSTOMERS FROM DISPLAY FLOOR.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE BEARD GUARDS FOR EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA WITH LONG BEARDS.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
11. ComplaintFeb 26, 2019

    10 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH RELATED TO DISEASES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OF KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL HAVE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED COOKED PORK STORED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 124.4F. EXCEPT FOR PREPARATION, COOKING OR COOLING, OR WHEN TIME IS USED AS THE PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL, TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL BE MAINTAINED. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CONSOLIDATION WITH THE BELOW CITATION
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED CHORIZO AND CHICHARRON OUT OF TEMPERATURE. CHORIZO AND CHICHARRON WERE RAW STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. EXCEPT FOR PREPARATION, COOKING OR COOLING, OR WHEN TIME IS USED AS THE PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL, TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL BE MAINTAINED. OWNER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 76LBS OF CHICHARRON, 12LBS OF CHORIZO. TOTAL VALUE PER OWNER IS $471.00 AND TOTAL OF 98 LBS(INCLUDING COOKED PORK IN ABOVE VIOLATION) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE REAR DISPLAY COOLER AND FRONT PREP COOLER. READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES , SOLD, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PESTS
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CARD BOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS AND ON THE FLOORS USED AS MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
12. CanvassAug 31, 2018

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(a) Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with all employee signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 (a).
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 Observed no written vomit and diarhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide printed clean up procedure, and equipment for vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods do not have proper labels in prep coolers, freezer, and walk in cooler. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-602.11 (e) Observed small amounts of brown, slimy mold like substance on outside of plastic chute, inside lower interior of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 6-501-19 Observed restroom door in prep area does not have self closing device. Instructed must install self closing device on restroom door in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.113 Observed cardboard being used as floor mats throughout rear prep areas. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
13. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 26, 2017

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER IN TAQUERIA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN TAQUERIA, AND MILK COOLER IN SALES AREAS. REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF BOTTOM SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE MISSING FILTER INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOLER GASKETS, FREEZERS, SLICER, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, DISPLAY CASES AND SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND SALES AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN TAQUERIA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMTENT SINKS.
14. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 22, 2017

    8 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2116721 ON 12-6-17: 29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #205919 ON 6-8-17:38-INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP AND COOKING AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #205919 ON 6-8-17: 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER IN TAQUERIA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN TAQUERIA, AND MILK COOLER IN SALES AREAS. REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF BOTTOM SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE MISSING FILTER INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOLER GASKETS, FREEZERS, SLICER, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, DISPLAY CASES AND SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND SALES AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN TAQUERIA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMTENT SINKS.
15. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 14, 2017

    8 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2116721 ON 12-6-17: 22-OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #205919 ON 6-8-17:35-REPAIR CEILING NEAR WINDOW IN TAQUERIA(PEELING PAINT). 36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN TAQUERIA. 38-INSTALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP AND COOKING AREAS. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER IN TAQUERIA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN TAQUERIA, AND MILK COOLER IN SALES AREAS. REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF BOTTOM SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE MISSING FILTER INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOLER GASKETS, FREEZERS, SLICER, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, DISPLAY CASES AND SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND SALES AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN TAQUERIA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY CASE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMTENT SINKS.
16. ComplaintDec 6, 2017

    9 infractions

    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRETED FROM REPORT #205919 ON 6-8-17: 35-REPAIR CEILING NEAR WINDOW IN TAQUERIA(PEELING PAINT) 36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN TAQUERIA. 38-INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNIN WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP AND COOKING AREAS. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER IN TAQUERIA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN TAQUERIA, AND MILK COOLER IN SALES AREAS. REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF BOTTOM SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE MISSING FILTER INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR KITCHEN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOLER GASKETS, FREEZERS, SLICER, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, DISPLAY CASES AND SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AND SALES AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN TAQUERIA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY CASE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMTENT SINKS.
17. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 8, 2017

    7 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTEROR OF SLICER, CUTTING SAW, CUTTING BOARDS, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS IN MEAT PREP AND FRYING AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR CEILING NEAR WINDOW IN TAQUERIA(PEELING PAINT).
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN TAQUERIA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP AND COOKING AREAS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
18. CanvassJun 7, 2017

    10 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 56.2F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED CHORIZO 58.1F, SOUR CREAM 57.6F, RAW BEEF 53.4F, BREADED CHICKEN 52.3F, STEAK 51.2F HOT DOGS 50.1F, HAM 50.2F, DICED TOMATOES 49.8F STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY AND $50 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTEROR OF SLICER, CUTTING SAW, CUTTING BOARDS, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS IN MEAT PREP AND FRYING AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR CEILING NEAR WINDOW IN TAQUERIA(PEELING PAINT).
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN TAQUERIA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP AND COOKING AREAS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN FRONT PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA AREA.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
19. CanvassDec 2, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MEAT SAW NEEDS CLEANING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • .NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND CARDBOARD LINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTUCTED TO REMOVE AND TO CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR COOKING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL DAMAGED NEXT TO SNACK FOOD AREA AT NORTH WALL NEAR PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION HOODS AND SCREENS OVER GRILL/RANGE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP.
20. Short Form ComplaintJun 27, 2016

    0 infractions

21. CanvassApr 28, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT GRILL PREPARING/HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS (GORDITAS, TACOS AND BURRITOS)WITH BARE HANDS WRAPPING FOOD ITEM AND GIVING TO CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES/KNIFE RACK AT MEAT PREP AREA IN REAR AND PROPERLY STORE CLEAN ONLY.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN/SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT FRONT GRILL AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT AND INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS AND MEAT JUICES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKING, AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
22. CanvassMay 13, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY COOLER AND IN SPOT THROUGH OUT THE SELLING FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE IN THE CEILING. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
23. CanvassDec 17, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELF AND TABLE LEGS IN MEAT DEPT., INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE TWO TIER TABLE IN COOKING ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT IN REAR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
24. CanvassMar 28, 2014

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NEW RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AND FRONT COOKING AREA NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLER'S FAN GUARD COVERS NOT CLEAN, DAIRY,MASA,AND GELATINA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR MEAT DEPT. CUTTING BOARDS, AND SLICER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FOOD COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT OVER REAR MEAT CUTTING TABLE, ALSO IN REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE FOOD SAUCE FROM CEILING ABOVE STEAM TABLE FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR MEAT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
25. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 22, 2013

    0 infractions

26. ComplaintApr 15, 2013

    9 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND 12 DOZEN OF TAMALES WRAPPED BY THE DOZEN ON TRAYS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 58-60 DEGREES. FOUND 5 POUNDS OF CHORIZO SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 68-69 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW OR 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES DURING SALE AND OR STORAGE. TOTAL VALUE 20LBS $87.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING SALE.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASES. 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. 10-12 ANTS NOTED ON WOODED STAIR CASE TO THE BASEMENT. 3-4 HOUSE FLIES IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. UPDATED PEST RECEIPT NEEDED AT TIME OF RE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED THROUGH OUT BUTCHER AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD STAIRS IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ALL EQUIPMENT IN BUTCHER AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AT WALL BASES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THROUGH OUT BASEMENT IN ALL AREAS UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES, EQUIPMENT ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL IN REAR BUTCHER AREA IN POOR REPAIR MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL. WALLS IN BUTCHER AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HANDSINK AT FRONT TACO AREA IN NEED OF SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINK AND GRILL TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE SPLATTER ON FOOD. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER AREA LEAK AT P-TRAP MUST BE REPAIRED. LEAKS AT FAUCETS MUST BE CORRECTED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ANY UNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
27. CanvassAug 28, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. PROVIDE SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THERMOMETER MISSING IN PREP COOLER. REPLACE SAME.
28. CanvassSep 22, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 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 FLOORS IN BASEMENT OF DEBRIS.
    • 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. NO LIGHT SHIELD ON REAR LIGHT PREP/DISH AREA.MUST INSTALL.
29. CanvassMay 16, 2011

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREP/COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
    • 32. 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. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR SALT FOOD CONTAINERS OR REPLACE. NO STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3- COMP SINKS, MUST PROVIDE. MUST REMOVE POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3-COMP SINK FROM PREMISES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,MEAT WRAPPER AND LOWER WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER.
    • 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 CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BETWEEN ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 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. 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. FOUND LEAK UNDER 1ST COMP OF 3-COMP SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING ROOM,MUST REPAIR.
    • 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. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES BASEMENT-SMALL STOVE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS IN RESTAURANT FOOD AREA.
30. ComplaintAug 6, 2010

    9 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOODS PREPARED & PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELLED & DATED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE/DISPLAY SHELVES THROUGHOUT AND PROVIDE A BARRIER AT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA(EXTENDED COUNTER OR PLEXY GLASS WINDOW KEEP CUSTOMERS FROM BEING TOO CLOSE TO STEAM TABLE AREA).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOODS & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH HOT FOOD PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER,STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, COOLERS WHERE NEEDED AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE BBASEMENT. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR HOT FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE ALL CHIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS & CEILING IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND BUTCHER'S COUNTER AND IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. SEAL ALL HOLES & CRACKS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. ALL WALLS MUST BE WELL CONSTRUCTED, SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE IN FOOD STORAGE AND PREPARATION AREAS. NEED TO INSTALL A DOOR WHERE LONG STRIPS OF PLASTIC ARE BEING USED TO KEEP UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FROM ENTERING THE REAR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET & HOT WATER KNOB AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA CANNOT BE USED AS A STORAGE UNIT FOR UTENSILS, CUPS ETC.- MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • CANDY & PASTRY DISPENSING UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY