Taco Urbano
1221-1223 S Wabash AVE, Chicago, IL 60605
Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 21, 2026
Taco Urbano was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 21, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
29 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,beans, beefetc) must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 noted an excessive amount of food debris on floor inside gas station walk in cooler. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up from floor drain into food prep area when hand washing sink is used for an extensive amount of time. Instructed to no longer use said handwashing sink. Must repair and maintain. Priority violation, 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Found grab and go cooler located on sales floor leaking. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found accumulated food debris under and behind all cooking equipment. Noted an excessive amount of food debris in all floor drains. Also noted an excessive amount if food debris inside gas station walk in cooler. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found walk in freezer located in food prep area with inadequate lighting. Must provide adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris under the flat top grill, and accumulated grease on the gas pipes behind the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed cold water not turning on at the hand washing sink located in the front food prep area. Hot water at said hand washing sink reached 115f. Instructed to repair cold water and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food and grease debris under the 3 compartment sink by the floor drain. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge does not have the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed live small and large flies activity on site. Observed about 25 live small flies on the walls, ceilings and flying around the food prep area and about 5 live large flies flying around the front food prep/customer service area. Instructed to eliminate live small and large flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food and grease debris under the flat top grill, and accumulated grease on the gas pipes behind the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed cold water not turning on at the hand washing sink located in the front food prep area. Hot water at said hand washing sink reached 115f. Instructed to repair cold water and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food and grease debris under the 3 compartment sink by the floor drain. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site nor a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted while time/temperature control for safety foods (beef, beans) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate, manager on duty provided a national food safety manager's certificate dated 4/4/23 and has not obtained the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up on condenser unit and on shelving in walk in freezer. Instructed manager to remove ice.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease debris in the interior of the fryers. Instructed manager to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken base coving on wall near walk in freezer and cooler. Instructed manager to repair broken base coving
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11 observed accumulated dust debris on the cooking equipment and inside of the fryer. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris in the interior of the fryers. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dust on the floors around the cooking equipment. Observed accumulated dust debris around the vents on the ceiling. Observed an accumulated black substance by the floor drains by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed coving needs to be replace in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surface of the grill. Clean interior bottom of fryer.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind kitchen equipment. Clean floor inside of the walk-in cooler. Clean the ceiling vents where needed to remove dust and replace water stained ceiling tile where needed. Clean the fan covers inside of the walk-in cooler to remove dust observed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Found no reminder or disclosure for food items served under cooked (burger). Must provide disclosure reminder and foot note for all food items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found floor drains throughout facility filled with food debris an a excessive amount of black build up. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found no ventilation in women's & men's washroom. Must provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found time/temperature control for safety foods (variety of sandwiches, cut melon, and hummus) located in self service refrigerator ( across from coffee station) at temperatures ranging from 58 f - 51f. All cold holding tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded all said tcs foods, cost of all foods $160, 10 lb . Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Found no reminder or disclosure for food items served under cooked (burger). Must provide disclosure reminder and foot note for all food items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Found self service cooler located in self service coffee area at 63 f at time of inspection. All cold holding units must maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Must provide. Cooler tagged by the department of public health at time of inspection. Must not use until cooler maintains a temperature of 41f or below and is inspected by cdph. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found floor drains throughout facility filled with food debris an a excessive amount of black build up. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found no ventilation in women's & men's washroom. Must provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy with a signed acknowledgement from each employee and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder located on the menus. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall coving in poor repair located by the rear food prep area exit door. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy with a signed acknowledgement from each employee and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that can potentially occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide a written procedure and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder located on the menus. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer located in the 2 door refrigerator and 2 door freezers. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 40 small flies located on wall in the customer self service drink area and 2 large flies in the customer dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of the fryer with excessive accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall coving in poor repair located by the rear food prep area exit door. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on the vents and ceiling located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified food service sanitation manager without the allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed some potentially hazardous foods (cheese, bacon) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours in the 2 door refrigerator and prep coolers with proper labels containing product name and date. Instructed to label all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on the shelves of the 2 door refrigerator. Observed a brownish substance on the ice slot located at the fountain drink machine and accumulated soda debris on the soda nozzles located in the customer dining area. Instructed to clean all and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors with accumulated food, grease and dirt debris located under and around 3 compartment sinks, cooking equipment, prep coolers and under dry storage shelved located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt debris on the vents located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of both fryers with accumulated grease and food debris, grill top with accumulated food debris and condensers of prep coolers with accumulated dust debris. Instructed to clean all said areas and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors under and around all cooking and refrigeration units with accumulated dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster overflowing with garbage and lid not tight fitting. Instructed to always maintain a tight fitting lid for outside dumpster and never allow garbage to overflow. Recommended additional pick up or additional dumpsters. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of both fryers with accumulated grease and food debris, grill top with accumulated food debris and condensers of prep coolers with accumulated dust debris. Instructed to clean all said areas and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors under and around all cooking and refrigeration units with accumulated dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed one male food handler without a beard guard. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food sanitation or certified food manager on site while serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Beef, chicken, dairy, etc.) instructed to post the original food sanitation certificates and have a certified food manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found the cutting board in the front prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Found the wash bowl in the women's toilet room in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the grill and deep fryers with thick grease, food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corner and under/around the coolers, cooking equipment, storage racks and register with food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Found the filters on the ventilation hood with grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices: observed employees putting on gloves and not washing hands. One employee left the prep area, touched the broom and dust pan then put on gloves (without washing her hands) and was about to start preparing food. Instructed to properly wash hands with multi-tasking, cleaning, handling money, putting on gloves, etc. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: Found no chemical test kit for the sanitizer used at the 3-compartment sink or for wash cloths used to wipe surfaces on the premises. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found the cutting board in the front prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Found the wash bowl in the women's toilet room in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the grill and deep fryers with thick grease, food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corner and under/around the coolers, cooking equipment, storage racks and register with food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Found the filters on the ventilation hood with grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Motor oil and anti-freeze coolant stored in walk-in cooler, instructed to store away from food and beverages.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found front and side doors not rodent proofed. 1/4" gap at bottom of doors. Must correct and maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued outer openings not protected.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained at this time. Garbage on ground, lids opened due to large amounts of garbage. Must clean and maintain garbage area at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued. Outside garbage area not maintained.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All drink dispensors in need of cleaning to remove all build at nozzles and all around nozzles. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms in need of cleaning and maintaining.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation needed in both mens and womens washroom. Must install and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the reach in ice cream freezer-remove excess ice. Must clean and maintain the nozzles on the soda machines.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the floors in the walk in cooler/freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Toilet in men's washroom is difficult to flush-handle is loose. Instructed to fix and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Found the outside dumpster area not maintained. Dumpster containers (2) are filled completely to the top, forcing the lids up-unable to close them. Numerous pop crates, garbage/debris on the ground around the containers. Instructed to either get more containers or increase amount of pick ups to handle the volume of garbage. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Previous non-compliance inspection report summary from may 1, 2012 not posted, visible to viewing customers. Instructed to have conspicously posted in plain view for customers at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010(b) current inspection report summary posted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the reach in ice cream freezer-remove excess ice. Must clean and maintain the nozzles on the soda machines.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the floors in the walk in cooler/freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Toilet in men's washroom is difficult to flush-handle is loose. Instructed to fix and maintain.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Found walk in freezer turned off with food inside of it. Ambient temperature 68.9f. Critical violation. Citation issued.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found 20 pounds of beef hot dogs at 52.3f, 15pounds sausage egg biscuit at 51.5f, 15pounds chicken bacon sandwiches at 54.9f, and 4 pounds pepperoni pizza at 53.2f. Critical violation. Citation issued. 54 pounds food disposed. Monetary value $100.00.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at main kitchen areas.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units.(must store inverted).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found clutter/persomal items stored on shelving units.(gloves,scarfs,etc.)
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Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE ALL UNUSED REACH IN PREP COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER CAPUCCINO MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MENS WASHROOM WALL ELECTRICAL COVER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER/SEAL GAP IN WALL.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 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. WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: 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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE GRAB AND GO COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.