TAQUERIA HUANDACREO
3308 W 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
TAQUERIA HUANDACREO has been inspected 21 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 4, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 3, 2026, recorded 7 infractions.
None of the 21 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 18 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
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.
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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2016. For example:
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2026. For example:
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 21, 2024. For example:
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2026. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2026. For example:
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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 Re-Inspection
7 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- 6-202.15:OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE AND SIDE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OUTER ENTRANCE FRONT DOOR PROPPED OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE, SIDE AND IN SCREEN OF REAR EXIT SECURITY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN AND REPAIR ALL OPENINGS ON REAR EXIT SECURITY DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-602.13: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AND GREASE BUILDUP ON LEGS OF PREP TABLE TO RIGHT OF FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.12: OBSERVED SPLASHES ON LOWER WALL NEXT TO DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- 6-303.11: OBSERVED DIMLY LIT PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- Canvass
11 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING IT AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE AND SIDE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OUTER ENTRANCE FRONT DOOR PROPPED OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE, SIDE AND IN SCREEN OF REAR EXIT SECURITY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN AND REPAIR ALL OPENINGS ON REAR EXIT SECURITY DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AND GREASE BUILDUP ON LEGS OF PREP TABLE TO RIGHT OF FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED NO HOT WATER KNOB ON FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY USING PLIERS TO TURN HOT WATER ON AND OFF AT FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HOT WATER KNOB ON FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK, SO THAT HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK CAN BE TURNED ON AND OFF PROPERLY.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED SPLASHES ON LOWER WALL NEXT TO DRAINBOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED DIMLY LIT PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- PAPER LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS TO STORE FOOD
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTITFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS(CHICKEN, BEANS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF DRIED PEPPERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN, DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- SEE 60
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/29/22 , REPORT #2569084 #58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- FOUND RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- FOUND WET MOP STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/1/21, REPORT #2534216: #58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- SMALL LEAK UNDER HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MALE EMPLOYEE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION TRAINING
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- OBSERVED THE REMINDER ON THE MENU BUT NO DISCLOSURE/FOOTNOTE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, INSTRUCTED TO PROBIDE BROCHARDS, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS OR OTHER WRITTEN MEANS. REMINDER/DISCLOSURE SHEET GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVER ON THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED THE REAR YARD WALK-IN COOLER RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS. REPAIR THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO MINIMIZE THE ENTRANCE OF FLYING INSECTS.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- THERMOMETERS MISSING INTERNAL COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE DESIGNATED AREA.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ICEMAKER AND REACH IN REFIGERATOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 2/20/14 #1401342 NOT CORRECTED. #38 OBSERVED LARGE COOKING UTENSILS AND POTS AND PANS UNABLE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD CAPABLE OF SUBMERGING LARGEST COOKING UTENSIL AND POT AND PAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ICEMAKER AND REACH IN REFIGERATOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- Canvass
7 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT, AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS NEAR ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED SHELVES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLASTIC ON SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PLASTIC AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED LARGE COOKING UTENSILS UNABLE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD CAPABLE OF SUBMERGING THE LARGEST COOKING UTENSIL.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE IN REAR
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE IN REAR
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN THE HOOD AND PIPES ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER. ALSO CLEAN THE TRAVEL RACKS IN THE HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
- 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. THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT IT.
- 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. SOME OF THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
- 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. SOME CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOMS ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT 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. ROD OUT THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THEY AER DUSTY.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 46.9 F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF PRECOOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS SLICED HAM 48.5 F,CHICKEN 48.7 F,COOKED PEPPERS 49.2 F,COOKED STEAK 65.6F,COOKED PORK 55.9 F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.25LBS. $60.
- 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 LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK 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 GRILL TABLE,HOOD,FILTERS,EXHAUST FAN.
- 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 DAMAGED WALL BASE AT ENTRY WAY.
- 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.PROVIDE FOR FREEZER.
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
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