TACARIA SEVEN BROTHERS

3755 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant

17 inspections

CanvassAug 15, 2025
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN
CanvassJun 14, 2024
2 infractions
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - OBSERVED KNIVES AND SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJun 30, 2023
2 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND FRAMEWORK OF REAR PREP STOVE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassOct 5, 2022
3 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - FOUND MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMay 21, 2021
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE MEAT IN FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - SEE 60
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/8/19 REPORT 2282791 NOT CORRECTED. MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
CanvassApr 8, 2019
7 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT AS OUTLINED IN THE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO DEDICATED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA, COMPLETE WITH HOT/COLD WATER WITH ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP/PAPER TOWELS, AND HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN BOWLS UNDER CUSTOMER COUNTER: PORK @ 90.3F AND TRIPE @ 84.2F. FOUND BEEF @ 87.6F SITTING ON COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA. FOUND STEAK @ 60.7F AND CHICKEN @ 76.3F IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 70LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION, VALUED AT $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS IN ALL COOLERS AND IN CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN BOWLS. INSTRUCTED MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH COMMON NAME AND DISCARD DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER NOT ON MENU BOARD. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER (*) FOR ALL MENU ITEMS IT APPLIES TO, OR MUST PROVIDE FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANGERS.
CanvassFeb 7, 2017
5 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - OBSERVED NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED AT THIS TIME, GIVEN SIGN TO POST, NOW POSTED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER INTERIOR.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT NOZZLE LEAKING/HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC WRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - OBSERVED FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS GIVEN AT THIS TIME.
Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 3, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassJan 26, 2016
4 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED OPEN RAW CHORIZO STORED WITH JALAPENO PEPPERS AND LIMES IN A PULLOUT DRAWER OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE PEPPERS AND LIMES. ALSO, OBSERVED CANS OF BEER STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BEER CANS FROM THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547268 ON 6/5/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - OBSERVED PLASTIC AND SILVERWARE FORKS AND PLASTIC SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDLING.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - IMPROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER STORED AT THE GRILL STATION. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES WITH 2 DEGREE INCREMENTS FROM 0-220F.
CanvassJun 5, 2015
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - SPLASHGUARD MISSING AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
CanvassNov 7, 2014
6 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. STOER ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING FAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN IN A DUST FREE CONDITION.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT COOKING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF ANY EQUIPMENT.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED ICE SCOOP WITHIN ICE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassMar 7, 2014
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
CanvassJan 31, 2013
4 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN FILTERS OVER STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SOME CEILING TILES ARE LOOSE IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST REPAIR
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA
CanvassSep 21, 2012
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - SEAL THE SINK TO THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES HAS SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORE ROOM AND IN THE FURNACE/UTILITY ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD STORE ROOM WALLS HAVE CRACKS AND SOME SMALL HOLES ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - SECURE THE TOILET TO THE FLOOR IT THE TOILET ROOM IT IS LOOSE.
CanvassMar 15, 2012
4 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. CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA.
- 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 THE FLOORS IN THE REAP AREA IN FURNATURE ROOM AND IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
- 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. FOUND SOME CEILING TILES THAT ARE STAINED LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
CanvassJul 15, 2011
3 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. ELEVATE SAME.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTERTOP. SEAL/PAINT SAME.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN, WORN SURFACES. CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
CanvassSep 14, 2010
6 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 BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LABEL & DATE 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 REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER,DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
- 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 DRAWERS UNDER GRILL TABLE.
- 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 GROUT FLOOR UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL NEAR REAR DOOR & BEHIND JUKE BOX,WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN GAME ROOM,MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR,REAR SCREEN DOOR NEEDS DOOR SWEEP..MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL OVER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROBE & FREEZER THERMOMETER.