PEPE'S TACO

2 E 112TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Restaurant

25 inspections

CanvassMay 1, 2026
4 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - FOUND THE REAR OUTER DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT, MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - FOUND THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON A STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - FOUND THE LARGE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
ComplaintNov 26, 2025
1 infraction
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
CanvassFeb 24, 2025
5 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN WOMEN WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  - OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK INF RONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
CanvassJul 10, 2024
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  - OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
Short Form ComplaintOct 20, 2023
7 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - FOUND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT USING. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - FOUND THE CAN OPENER WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - FOUND THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WITH RUST, DIRT AND PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
CanvassAug 11, 2023
7 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - FOUND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT USING. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - FOUND THE CAN OPENER WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - FOUND THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WITH RUST, DIRT AND PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 9, 2022
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 2, 2022
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550176 ON 2-23-22:54-OBSERVED FRONT LID MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER. LIDS SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING. OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
CanvassFeb 23, 2022
9 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CARDBOARD BOXES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON MULTI-USE LIDS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER AND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ALONG WALLS IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED FRONT LID MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER, LIDS SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING. OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND AND TOP OF CONTAINER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
  - OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIRED SIGNAGE INSIDE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE BUSINESS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
- 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
  - OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING VACCINATION STATUS FOR DINE-IN CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
- 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
  - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR RECORDS RELATING TE EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
CanvassJan 8, 2021
1 infraction
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
CanvassMar 10, 2020
10 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ONSITE AT ALL TIMES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - MUST CLEAN PREP STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED PRECOOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO LABEL WITH DATES AND TIMES (FIFO).
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVER THE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVER THE COOK WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - SEE VIOLATION #60
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282639 DATE 4-4-19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
CanvassApr 4, 2019
10 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT PIC MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, BEEF TACOS,ETC.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY. MUST INCLUDE APPROPICATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS, DISPOSABLE MOP, FACE MASK, GLOVES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE, READY TO EAT HELD FOR 24HRS OR MORE MUST HAVE DATE MARKING OF PREPARED DATE AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR BEEF DISHES, HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD,( HAMBURGERS) THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER MUST HAVE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.MUST PROVIDE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAQTION CERTIFACTE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
CanvassJun 21, 2018
6 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT 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 SLICED TOMATOES 47.7F, RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 49.3F, AND SOUR CREAM 52.3F-58.3F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $40 OF FOOD. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS 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 OF FRYER CABINETS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - REPAIR HAND DRYER IN MEN WASHROOM.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE BIN TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
CanvassJan 30, 2017
2 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. 2- CONTAINERS, APPROX 80-LBS OF COOKED PINTO BEANS AT 48.7F,47.8F PREPARED ON 1-28-17 AND 4-LBS OF PORK,CHICKEN TAMALES AT 48.6,46.9F,AND 3-LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 51.6F.MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT APPROX $60.00.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - TISSUE HOLDER DEVICE ON WALL IN BOTH WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR,( VERY LOOSE).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLDERS.
Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 11, 2016
3 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561562 ON 7-24-15 AND SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1631360 ON 2-4-16: 45-INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - REPLACE DAMAGED FOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES ETC OUTSIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA.
CanvassFeb 4, 2016
7 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES 50.4F AND SOUR CREAM 48.8F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON TOP PORTION OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
- 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
  - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPING DOWN SURFACES WITH SOILED CLOTH, WIPING HANDS ON SOILED APRON, TOUCHING FACE, AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD HANDLER ALSO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD, TORTILLAS, TACO SHELLS, LETTUCE, TOMATOES, AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING TACOS FOR DIRECT CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS. THERE IS NO BAR HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPOONS, SPATUALAS, ETC CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561562 ON 7-24-15: 32-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AND PROVIDE HANDLE ON THE TOP DOOR OF THE PREP REACH-IN COOLER .MAINTAIN SAME. 35-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BEHIND THE MOP SINK(LOWER WALL). INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 45-INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, KNIFE RACK.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES ETC OUTSIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionJul 24, 2015
8 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AND PROVIDE A HANDLE ON THE TOP DOOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND IN THE COOLERS AND THE CAN OPENER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BEHIND THE MOP SINK (LOWER WALL).
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOPSINK AND MAINTAIN.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR AND TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
CanvassJul 17, 2015
12 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - FOUND THE PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT CAN MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF (48.9F), SOUR CREAM (50.4-52.3F), CHEESE (53.4F-54.5F), GUACOMOLE (53.0F), PICO DE GALLO (49.7F) AND CUT TOMATOES (53.9F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  - OBSERVE DISH WASHER WASHING UTENSILS BUT NOT SANITIZING THEM. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP, EMPLOYEE IS USING A SOAPY SPONGE TO WASH THE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK AND ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
  - NO SANITIZER TEST KIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AND PROVIDE A HANDLE ON THE TOP DOOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND IN THE COOLERS AND THE CAN OPENER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BEHIND THE MOP SINK (LOWER WALL).
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOPSINK AND MAINTAIN.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR AND TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
ComplaintSep 10, 2014
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
CanvassApr 8, 2014
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 17, 2013
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
CanvassJan 10, 2013
8 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER UNDER SODA DISPENSER SHELVES, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL NEAR REAR DOOR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON UNUSED BEVERAGE DISPENSER ALONG SOUTH WALL, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR, SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #545777 ON 1-26-12. 38-MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE ISLAND OASIS JUICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 26, 2012
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS,ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE ISLAND OASIS JUICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
CanvassJan 19, 2012
6 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS,ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE ISLAND OASIS JUICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
CanvassMay 17, 2010
2 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 COOKED FOODS-FIFO.
- 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. OBSERVED TABLE CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.