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Taqueria Cd Hidalgo

7104 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Apr 1, 2025

Taqueria Cd Hidalgo was last inspected on April 1, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

April 1, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

26 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Label dry food containers with common name,also once products is removed from original containers must be labeled with common name

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said 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: Remove ice build up inside the white chest freezer in basement area,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: We observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink.repair issue

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(c) out c 01/21/2020 noted grease trap at the kitchen three compartment sink in poor repair, rusted and leaking from the bottom seam onto the surrounding floor. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted grease trap at the kitchen under three compartment sink in poor repair, rusted and food debris on the surface.clean,paint and maintain.surface must be easly cleanable

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove items on floor beside the walk-in cooler in prep area.debris on floor under shelves and along baseboard walls.clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Renew expired allergen training certificate(11-19-2024) every three years for all certified food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Knifes and knife rack is soiled with debris. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Food storage containers/drinks are stored on the floor in the basement area and dry storage closet in kitchen. Items must be placed at least 6 inches above the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Single-use article boxes were found on the floor in the basement storage area. Items must be placed at least 6 inches above the floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items / nonfunctional equipment were found in the basement storage and area near the water heat furnace in the basement. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This also includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates were provided on site. All employees who do not have a city food manager certificate must obtain a food handler certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted multiple holes and openings on ceiling and wall of the basement food/dry storage area.instructed to repair and maintain to prevent entry points for pests. Must also seal and maintain cracks on floor at the room with deep fry at the basement food/dry storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Noted employee while wearing gloves walked to the walk in cooler, opened the walk in cooler door with gloves on, went back to the continue prepping (picking cheese from the bowl onto a customer's plate. Again with same gloves on dumped trash inside the garbage can by the prep table and still did not change gloves or wash hands. Discussed with management the hygienic practices that include proper hand washing and change of gloves between tasks or moving from one prep area to another area. Priority violation. No citation issued 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

      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: 6-501.111 noted over 50 mice droppings on floor along wall,underneath equipment, inside the electrical unit of unused deep fryer all at the basement food/dry storage. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a) no citation issued today.

      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: Noted ice build up inside the upright freezer at the prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instruct to detail clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially areas where mice droppings were found at the basement food/dry storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted multiple holes and openings on ceiling and wall of the basement food/dry storage area.instructed to repair and maintain to prevent entry points for pests. Must also seal and maintain cracks on floor at the room with deep fry at the basement food/dry storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Date marking: observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled. Must properly date labeled foods with an expiration date no longer than 7 days on tcs food. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed one live adult roach inside the door cooler which food(cooked and raw)was stored inside. Another live roach was observed at electrical box in dining area under the ty at north-east corner. Five mice droppings at south-east corner across from basement stair case. Instructed to remove roaches and rodent droppings.instructed to clean and sanitize mentioned area,specially cooler unit. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-020(a)citation issued

      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: Broken rubber gasket inside the three door reach-in cooler.instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Excess stagnate black slimy water on floor in basement,instructed to clean and maintain.(two chest freezer are stored in basement)

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken wall inside the rear storage area sealed with paper towels,instructed to remove and seal smoothly and non absorbent material.broken caulking between the hand washing sink and wall. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Protective shields at prep area with dust and dead insects,instructed to clean 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 5-8-19 report#2288462 #37)3-302.12 all bulk food containers and plastic bottles must be properly labeled with the products common name. #49)4-601.11(c) grease inside the cabinet of deep fryer,instructed to clean and maintain #51)5-205.15 drain pipe leaking at middle compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair. #53) 5-501.17 lid is needed at receptacle inside the washroom #55) 6-201.11 grease on wall behind cooking equipment in prep area,clean and maintain. #58)pa 100-0367 any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain priority foundation violation: 7-42-090,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  9. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers and plastic bottles must be properly labeled with the products common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grease inside the cabinet of deep fryer,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: Drain pipe leaking at middle compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Lid is needed at receptacle inside the washroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Blackened moldy wall at storage area,by the rear exit door. Must clean,paint or replace wall. Also grease on wall behind cooking equipment in prep area,clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers and plastic bottles must be properly labeled with the products common name.

      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: We observed live roaches inside the two door of prep cooler. Right door between rubber gasket and hing of unit with 6 adults live roaches and over ten live baby roaches.instructed to remove roaches,clean and sanitize unit. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(a),citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grease inside the cabinet of deep fryer,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: Drain pipe leaking at middle compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Lid is needed at receptacle inside the washroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Blackened moldy wall at storage area,by the rear exit door. Must clean,paint or replace wall. Also grease on wall behind cooking equipment in prep area,clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers and plastic bottles must be properly labeled with the products common name. -

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Prep wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Drain pipe leaking at middle compartment of three compartment sink.instructed to repair

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Lid is needed at receptacle inside the washroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Blackened moldy wall at storage area,by the rear exit door. Must clean,paint or replace wall. Also grease on wall behind cooking equipment in prep area,clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: - found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Cloths used for wiping counters should be stored in 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed basement wall with black mold. Wall must be cleaned and restored to a smooth easily cleanable condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water on floor of basement from condensation of air conditioning duct near mop sink. Must keep floor clean and dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: - observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Pass

    Canvass · 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: Noted floors at wallbase in basement dirty.instructed management to clean floors at wallbase.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted wall at east side of dry storage area is dirty.instructed management to clean or repaint.

  14. 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: Noted paper liners at the waitress station. Instructed management to remove paper liners and that smooth non absorbant easily cleanable surfaces may be used.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted smoked ceiling tiles around the hood at hot line area in the kitchen.istructed management to clean or replace ceiling tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted light bulbs burnt out on light fixtures in dining area.instructed management to replace light bulbs. Light shield missing from light bulb in walk-in cooler.instructed management to put a light shield over light in walk-in cooler. Light shields dirty in the kitchen. Instructed management to clean light shields.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on prep cooler in rear with deep dark grooves on one side, and black mold stains on the other side. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lower shelf on prep tables in the rear prep not clean. Instructed to derail 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 stained ceiling tiles in the dining and rear prep areas. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light missing in dining area, install working light and maintain.

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • 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: Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings along the wall base throughout the kitchen, and along the sides of the walk in cooler. Also, a live roach was observed crawling on the stove. Instructed to remove droppings and roach. Clean and sanitize the affected areas, and contact pest control for service and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on prep cooler in rear with deep dark grooves on one side, and black mold stains on the other side. Also, the grease trap under the 3-comp sink has excessive rust stains. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the lower shelf on prep tables in the rear prep not clean. Mounted can opener in said area with food debris. Interior of microwave not clean. Ceiling vents in dining area have excessive dust accumulation. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors under heavy equipment and 3-comp sink in kitchen not clean. Also, floor in toilet room is not clean. Instructed to detail 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 stained ceiling tiles in the dining and rear prep areas. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light missing in dining area, install working light and maintain.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gasket on 2-door reach-in cooler in the prep area. Also defrost deep freezer in bsmt, ice build up. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on heavy equipment, stove and grill; also clean all contact surfaces in the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food and debris on the floors of the walk-in cooler and freezer; toilet room, broken floor tile in front of the rear exit door. Also. Dirty floors throughout bsmt. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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 dirty walls throughout kitchen area, also stained ceiling tiles in the prep area, and grease build up on hoods and filters. Peeling paint on wall next to toilet room. Instructed to clean, repair, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Information provided.

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  19. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease box not maintained.we observed hardened grease on top the waste grease box also grease on ground in front of the grease box.instructed to clean and maintain area, to prevent rodents and insects activity. Serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling wall debris on top the white chest freezer stored in basement area by the rear door,instructed to relocated or provide ceiling with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface above the mentioned unit. Vent covers inside the walk-in cooler and dining area above the swing door with dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease build up at interior and exterior of cooking equipment.encrusted /burned food inside the oven.instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food debris on floor along baseboard walls in kitchen and basement area.also debris on floor under the three compartment sink,and corners of the kitchen included under the shelves in storage area.instructed to clean and maintain.broken and missing baseboard wall in storage area,instructed to replace reseal said baseboard wall. Excess food and grimes on floor vent covers in the kitchen, 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: Wall and baseboard wall by the display cooler and behind cooking equipment with food stains,instructed to clean and maintain. Broken and dirty(black slime substance)caulking behind the exposed hand sink in the kitchen,instructed to remove and smoothly replace caulking at said area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Insects inside the light shield fixture instructed to clean and maintain,in kitchen

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet base and faucet neck at three compartment sink, wrapped with plastic bags to stop leaking water.instructed to remove plastic bags,and properly repair faucet with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee wiping cutting board with dry cloth. Wiping cloths may be stored in an approved sanitizer,and kept in each working station to minimize possible contamination

  20. 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: Found top of reach in coolers not clean at main kitchen.

    • 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.(along walk in coolers)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter on top of reach in cooler at main kitchen that must be renoved.(tools, etc.)

  21. Pass

    Complaint · 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 food debris on floor throughout the premises,specially under shelves,under the three compartment sink,along baseboard walls,corners ,etc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Opening between the wall and exposed hand sink in rear prep area,instructed to seal. Remove dead roaches from inside the light shield above prep tables.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods not labeled or dated inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to label and date foods (first in first out).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/dust on shelf under slicer in kitchen. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on kitchen floor under cooking equipment. Must clean floor 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 food stains/dirt on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Must clean walll.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer for food handlers. Must provide and calibrate metal stem thermometer for food handlers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Basement mattress room cluttered. Must elevate all items 6" off floor to prevent potential pest harborage.

  23. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  24. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Outside waste oil container not maintained.observed layer of grease on top of the lid and rim of the container, which leaks on ground.also observed window fan with a build-up of grease from outside unit,no cover, grease is leaking on floor/cement and on window ledge.observed flies activities around that area. Instructed to clean waste oil container and window fan also provide window cover for the unit. Serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide food grade food containers with lids or food grade bags to store food products.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean meat slicer, food debris. Also clean stove under the burners,food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove ice build-up inside the freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace broken light shield in prep area.

  25. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.