PICANTE TAQUERIA
2016 1/2 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
PICANTE TAQUERIA has been inspected 21 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 22, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 23, 2025, found no infractions.
5 of 21 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.
The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2024. For example:
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 17, 2025. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 14, 2023. For example:
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 14, 2015. For example:
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded once on December 14, 2023. For example:
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
21 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Complaint
3 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
- OBSERVED NO WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED WATER POOLING ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED MASSIVE HOLE IN FLOOR LEADING TO PIPES WITH HEAVY SEWAGE SMELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED SOLE HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. HANDLES DO NOT WORKING SINK MUST BE TURNED ON FROM VALVE AT BASE OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS FULLY ACCESSIBLE AND IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED NO PROOF OF AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEFT OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSED TO AVOID PEST ENTRY.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
- OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON SITE. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 73 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND A MINIMUM OF 110 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS. HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2586979 DATED DECEMBER 14 2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO : #37 ENSURE ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WERE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD AND TO #58 COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. OBSERVED BEAN AND RICE STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME OF FOOD LISTED; OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- OBSERVED BEAN CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OFFOOD ITEM.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE IN BETWEEN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS IN GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLES, AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- NO PROOF OF 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.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
7 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO HANDLE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILLS ON SITE PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER IN WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR IS MISSING A DOOR KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR KNOB AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE FRYES AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULBS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND 3 LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Complaint
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS. ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CARDBOARDS ON SHELF.NEED TO REMOVE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- DEBRIS AND GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- SCRAPE GREASE FROM FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER COOLERS IN PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-14-15,REPORT#1591665 #33-INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN ALL PREP SHELVE AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN ALL PREP SHELVE AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35-WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38-HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #40-ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 6-24-16,OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- Canvass
7 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN ALL PREP SHELVE AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED RICE 155.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1277629 ON 1-4-13. 38-VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Insstructed to detail clean daily.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 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 CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP STATION
- 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 REPAINT/CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 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.FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING GRILL REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS OVER FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED.
- 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.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREAS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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