El Taconzazo

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 7, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following food not meeting require temperatured of 135f degrees or above in the designated hot-holding unit: beef at 74.5f, chicken at 51.4f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 5 lbs of products worth $25 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Manager thawing frozen beef in hot holding unit. Informed manager of proper thawing methods (must thaw under running water or in refrigerator). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as storage in front and rear prep areas. Must remove and provide proper storage that is smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease on side and inside of fryer door. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak under 3-compartment sink in middle basin. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pic without allergen training. Instructed to obtain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Apr 25, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometer in the rear cold hold unit. Instructed person in charge to provide thermometers in all cold hold units.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed torn gasket in cold hold unit in front prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed build up of spillage and debris on interior of cold hold units throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed grease build up of filters in ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Apr 18, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a pink mold-like substance on the interior of the ice machine. Instructed the person in charge to remove all ice, clean and sanitize the machine, and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety food (2lbs of shrimp) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 60f located in prep area. Instructed to discard and denature all tcs food and to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pork being thawed at room temperature. Instructed person in charge must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing. Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in rear cold hold unit. Instructed person in charge to provide thermometers in all cold hold units.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket in cold hold unit in front prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of spillage and debris on interior of cold hold units throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up of filters in ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Oct 16, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: observed heavily soiled cutting boards with deep grooves through out premises. Instd to repair or replace and maintain cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Underneath and side of flat top grill with excessive greaes accumulation. Instd to detail clean all and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

5. Oct 6, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 2 live roaches observed on storage shelves in front prep area and 2 live roaches in storage cabinets under front counter. Instd to remove all roaches, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavily soiled cutting boards with deep grooves through out premises. Instd to repair or replace and maintain cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The following with excessive food debris, grease accumulation: underneath and side of flat top grill, interior of microwave and shelf underneath, all surfaces underneath all cutting boards, all prep tables, knife rack, can opener, interior of all coolers including rubber gaskets, and all storage shelves. Instd to detail clean all and maintain. Excessive black substance noted on caulking around front handwash sink. Instd to clean and or replace caulking and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 8/31/22 report 2563006 not corrected: 15: found uncovered containers of food inside 3-door cooler and beverage cooler. Instructed to protect foods in a container or food grade storage. Advised to add sign "no self service" at beverage cooler, maintain. 37 : found bulk containers not labeled (spices, rice etc). Must label foods when stored in unoriginal containers, maintain. 43 : found small food storage container used as scoop inside bulk spice container. Instructed to use proper utensil and store properly, maintain. 44: found pots and pans in dish area not inverted. Must invert while stored. 47: found torn gasket in 3-door reach in cooler. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain. 49 : found paper towels lined on prep shelves, and cardboard lined on floors in dish area. Instructed to remove to make surface smooth and easy to clean, maintain. Citation…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Aug 31, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical11 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS IN A CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE. ADVISED TO ADD SIGN "NO SELF SERVICE" AT BEVERAGE COOLER, MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SPICES, RICE ETC). MUST LABEL FOODS WHEN STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER USED AS SCOOP INSIDE BULK SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL AND STORE PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: FOUND POTS AND PANS IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORED.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IN LARGE CONTAINER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND TORN GASKET IN 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND PAPER TOWELS LINED ON PREP SHELVES, AND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/29/22. #58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090).( CITATION ISSUED)

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

7. Aug 29, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   3 critical13 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing sign at rear prep area handwashing sink. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

     Inspector’s note: Found uncovered containers of food inside 3-door cooler and beverage cooler. Instructed to protect foods in a container or food grade storage. Advised to add sign "no self service" at beverage cooler, maintain.

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure/reminder on the menu for the undercooked eggs or carne asada. Must provide reminder & disclosure statement & asterisk next to each item. It applies to the menu board also. (priority foundation violation 7-38-005). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Found bulk containers not labeled (spices, rice etc). Must label foods when stored in unoriginal containers, maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Found two dead roaches on floor in dish area. Instructed to remove, clean area, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found soiled wiping cloth stored on front prep table. Instructed to store in sanitizer solution, maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found small food storage container used as scoop inside bulk spice container. Instructed to use proper utensil and store properly, maintain.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found pots and pans in dish area not inverted. Must invert while stored.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found single service utensils stored in large container not inverted. Instructed to invert while stored to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Found torn gasket in 3-door reach in cooler. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found paper towels lined on prep shelves, and cardboard lined on floors in dish area. Instructed to remove to make surface smooth and easy to clean, maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found no backflow device at ice machine. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found no covered trash receptacle in restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found mechanical ventilation in restroom in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found multiple lights in front prep area in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 8/22/22 report #2562520 (violation #58). Missing allergen training as required for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site. (priority foundation violation 7-42-090). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

8. Aug 22, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical13 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing sign at rear prep area handwashing sink. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

     Inspector’s note: Found uncovered containers of food inside 3-door cooler and beverage cooler. Instructed to protect foods in a container or food grade storage. Advised to add sign "no self service" at beverage cooler, maintain.

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure on the menu for the undercooked eggs or carne asada. Must provide disclosure statement and asterisk (*) next to each item. It applies to the menu board also. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Found bulk containers not labeled (spices, rice etc). Must label foods when stored in unoriginal containers, maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Found two dead roaches on floor in dish area. Instructed to remove, clean area, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found soiled wiping cloth stored on front prep table. Instructed to store in sanitizer solution, maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found small food storage container used as scoop inside bulk spice container. Instructed to use proper utensil and store properly, maintain.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found pots and pans in dish area not inverted. Must invert while stored.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found single service utensils stored in large container not inverted. Instructed to invert while stored to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Found torn gasket in 3-door reach in cooler. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found paper towels lined on prep shelves, and cardboard lined on floors in dish area. Instructed to remove to make surface smooth and easy to clean, maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found no backflow device at ice machine. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found no covered trash receptacle in restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found mechanical ventilation in restroom in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found multiple lights in front prep area in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 3/31/21. Report #2497595: #47: cutting boards stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair and maintain cutting boards #58: missing allergen training as required for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

9. Mar 31, 2021 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair and maintain cutting boards

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure, 70.0f at sinks. Instd to have sufficient/adequate supply of hot running water during all hours of operation. Proper hot water(100f at handash sinks and 120f at 3-compartment) was replenished/provided by end of inspection. Citation issued priority 7-39-030(c)

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe underneath 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of ventilation system above cooking line not clean, excessive grease. Instd to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training as required for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Nov 19, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Nov 12, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in rear prep area not accessible or maintained, unable to drain properly, water accumulation in basin of sink. Also, handwash sink blocked with equipment. Instd to repair sink, have properly draining and maintain accessible (not blocked) at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine not clean/maintained. Containers of salsa being stored in ice machine. Ice is used for human consumption. Instd to dispose of ice, clean and sanitize machine and not to use ice for human consumption for any other purpose. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior/exterior of all coolers/freezers including shelves, door gaskets, handles and condsensors/motors not clean, excessive food debris. Instd to clean all and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

12. Apr 22, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • 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. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Food wasn’t reheated properly for hot holding.

      Inspector’s note: Observed beans at improper temperature of 90.3f in a pot on top of cardboard lined grill (grill not in use) in rear prep area. Instructed must keep all tcs foods at 135f or higher (or 41f or less) at all times. Operator discarded denatured foods during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. See violation # 22 for citation 3-501.16(a:2,&b).

      Official wording (code 19)

      Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods at improper temperatures:in the 2 door cooler in rear: pork @ 50.0f - 65.7f ; and a bus tub full of uncooked steak @ 50.0f on the counter in front prep area. Instructed all tcs foods must be held at 41f or less at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on tcs foods in lower interior of prep coolers, nor in 2 door refrigerator in rear. Must label all tcs foods with discard or sell by date, no more than 7 days from prep date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure nor reminder on the menu board next to the eggs. Must provide disclosure statement and asterisk (*) next to each item (eggs) it applies to on the menu board. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods stored in plastic, white containers without lids throughout facility. Must store all tcs foods in a commercial grade storage container or storage bags, with labels.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters and on cutting boards throughout prep areas. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavily soiled cutting boards with deep groves throughout rear prep area. Must resurface or replace cutting boards at a frequency in which to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grill not in use in rear perp area, lined with cardboard and tin foil as a liner. Must removed. The materials are not permitted as a liner for equipment. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of food handler training for all chicago food sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Jul 3, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front/rear cutting boards and rear #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of rear microwave.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hood/filters not clean in the front, and rear prep area, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with food handler requirements, instructed to provide.

14. Aug 30, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: : remove the cardboard from the floor in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Reglue the peeling baseboard from the wall in the rear food prep area.

15. Aug 22, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed the 2 door prep cooler with an air temperature of 52f, and the dessert cooler with a temperature of 50f. Both coolers were used to store potentially hazardous foods such as flan and meat. Management instructed to repair and maintain both coolers below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperatures inside of the dessert cooler and 2 door prep cooler. The following item was stored at improper temperature inside of the dessert cooler: flan at 48.7f. The following foods were stored at improper temperatures inside of the 2 door prep cooler: ground beef at 48.4f, chorizo at 47.3f, ham at 48.7f, liver at 47f, pork at 47.8f, cut tomatoes at 49.5f, chicken at 49.6f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 25# of food worth $100. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination during storage and display. Observed the gyro machine used for al pastor tacos next to the counter area with no protection from the public. Also observed tortilla chips stored on the counter where they are not protected from public contamination. Must move gyro machine or install a sneezeguard or barrier and cover or move tortilla chips so that they are protected from contamination by the public. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the ventilation hood and filters in the prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard from the floor in the prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Reglue the peeling baseboard from the wall in the rear food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair the sink stopper levers at the 3 compartment sink so that the sink basins can hold water in them.

16. Jul 6, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirement not met. Instructed to enroll all food handlers in course.

17. Jun 25, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices by food handlers, using excessive bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Observed one male food handler handling ready to eat cheese with his bare hands and put the cheese on a gordita. Also observed an additional food handler handling tomatoes with his bare hands while slicing the tomatoes. Instructed to use gloves or spoons. Critical violation 7-38-010 (a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine not clean or sanitize with black and pinkish substance in interior located at the front prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Also noted food not protected during preparation, food handler dicing unclean tomatoes with visible dirt/debris to be used for condiments and salsa. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink not properly maintained with continuous leak from the bottom of the middle compartment. Also observed faucet of the 3 compartment sink with a loud nose when the cold faucet handle is turned all the way off. Instructed to repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates at the front counter not inverted and not properly stored. Instructed to properly store and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with deep dark grooves and yellow stains. Instructed to sand down or replace cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of 3 door refrigerator in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed nozzles of horchata and lime machine located at the front in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile by the rear door. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed a shelf with seasonings, canned goods stored in the middle and bleach stored on the bottom. Instructed to store all chemicals separate.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirement not met. Instructed to enroll all food handlers in course.

18. Nov 24, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on shelves in front cooking area. Repaint shelves so that there is no chipping.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed ripped torn gaskets on interior of reach in refrigerator in rear need to be replaced. Replace and maintain.

19. Nov 17, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area unclean with cardboard boxes and garbage around garbage area. Garbage area must be kept clean at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report #1459248 dated 4/29/14 #32 observed cardboard used as shelf liner. Instructed to use only non absorbant washable cleanable material. #32 observed splash guards needed at front and rear handsinks. Install splash guards on each side of hand sinks to prevent contamination to adjacent grill and fryer. #32 observed torn gaskets on rear reach in refrigerators. Repair or replace all torn gaskets and broken tile on counter next to register. #40 observed borken thermometer in front refrigerator instructed to check all thermometers to make sure they are functioning at 40 f or less at all times. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on shelves in front cooking area. Repaint shelves so that there is no chipping.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave unclean with food debris. Clean and maintain interior of microwave.

20. Apr 29, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as shelf liner. Remove cardboard and only use non absorbant washable cleanable material. Maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed ripped gaskets on rear reach in refrigerator. Repair and maintain all gaskets on all refrigerators.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed splash guards needed at front and rear hand sinks. Install sp ash guards on each side of hand sinks to prevent contamination front adjacent frill and fryer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken tile counter in front service area near register. Repair broken tile and restore tile to a smooth easily cleanable surface. Maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed unclean interior of reach in refrigerators and freezer with food debris accumulation. Clean, sanitize and maintain all interior of reach in refrigerators and freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain cover not is disrepair. Repair floor drain cover and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at rear handsink. Repair and maintain handsink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer in front refrigerator. Check all thermometers to ensure they are functioning properly at all times.

21. Apr 9, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substance inside ice machine where ice is being made manager,remove ice from chest ice machine and he cleaned and sanitized ice machine during inspection citation issued 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label food products inside 3 door reach-in cooler in rear prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards in rear prep area has open seams and are stained

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of reach-in freezer and interior of reach-in cooler in rear prep area of food debris and clean interior bottom compartment of deep fryer in front prep area of grease

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the front and rear prep areas of grease near stoves and along wall base

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 1 ceiling tile missing in the rear prep area and near ventilation at front prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Faucet handle at 2 compartment sink at front prep area is loose missing a screw must repair

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use in prep areas

22. Nov 23, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The wood storage shelves under the front counter has some peeling paint. Instructed to remove the peeling paint and paint them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Both hoods and filters have some grease buildup. Instructed to clean both.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean all ceiling vents throughout has dust buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Clean the light shields underneath both hoods they have grease buildup on them. Clean all the light shields throughout premises has some dust and dirt buildup on them.

23. Jan 23, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE SHELF AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLE ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

    • 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. CLEAN THE STOVE IN THE REAR AREA AND BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS, FRYER AND CABINET BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

    • 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

    • 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. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

24. May 16, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Improper containers/grocery bags used to store food. Instd to use properly designed equipment. Aluminum foil on interior bottom of storage cabinets. Instd to remove same so as surface to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of freezer not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Interior of hood not clean. Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles and lightshields thru-out not clean, dust accumulation. Clean same and maintain.

25. Oct 13, 2010 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

26. Oct 6, 2010 Fail

    License · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS & PIPES OF EQUIPMENT.

    • 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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,FRYER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,LIDS OF DRINK MACHINES,FILTERS,VENT IN TOILET ROOM.

    • 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.CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.