Pass

Taqueria Mi Linda Hacienda

4406-4408 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 27, 2026

Taqueria Mi Linda Hacienda was last inspected on January 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

January 27, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 critical2 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in the washroom. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Instructed to provide.

    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: Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored inside of ice with handle in direct contact with ice. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

25 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat tcs foods in refrigerator not date marked such as rice, pork, etc. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • 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

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor pink buildup in the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the prep cold holding unit, such as 20lbs of cooked rice at 47.2f- 52.1f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 20lbs at $50. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      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: Found ready to eat tcs foods in refrigerator not date marked. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • 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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed seasonings in containers without a label. Instructed to provide common name on container to properly identify.

      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: Observed tortilla chips stored directly in garbage container. Instructed to store food in food grade containers which are easily washable, durable and cleanable.

      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: Observed exposed waste line pipe over 3-compartment sink in basement. Instructed to shield and cover waste line pipe from above 3-compartment in basement to prevent any drips onto clean equipment and utensils.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one certified food manager who does not have allergen training. Instructed all certified food managers must complete allergen training and provide certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. 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: Noted the left door on the prep cooler in disrepair; the interior metal door panel is missing and the gasket is falling off the door. Instructed management to replace the interior panel and repair the gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the basement prep area handwashing sink faucet. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food employees handling ready-to eat foods (a gordita and chopped onions) with bare hands. Observed an employee touching a cooked gordita on the flat top grill and adding shredded cheese with bare hands. Also observed another employee in the basement chopping and touching onion that will be used to garnish tacos with bare hands. Instructed management that all ready-to eat foods must be handled with suitable utensils or gloves. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage inside the mens and womens restrooms. Instructed management to provide handwashing signage.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the left door on the prep cooler in disrepair; the interior metal door panel is missing and the gasket is falling off the door. Instructed management to replace the interior panel and repair the gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the basement prep area handwashing sink faucet. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    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: Observed rusty food storage shelving in basement food prep area. Must repaint or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Violations not corrected #57 observed food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees. #58 observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in food preparation area and inside washrooms. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Management instructed to disclose which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and to link those foods to a reminder statement on the meno that states that eating raw or undercooked foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide visible and working thermometer inside 2-door prep cooler.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees not wearing hair restraints while food is being prepared and served. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times food is prepared and served.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing 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 rusty food storage shelving in basement food prep area. Must repaint or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in the basement. Must repair 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: No covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind cooking equipment and underneath 3-compartment sink located in the basement. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must 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 01/03/2019 inspection report#2243995. #37 observed no labels on the paletas. Management instructed to properly label all foods. #57 observed food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees. #58 observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training for all certified food managers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Management instructed to disclose which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and to link those foods to a reminder statement on the meno that states that eating raw or undercooked foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No 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: 3-602.11 observed no labels on the paletas. Management instructed to properly label all foods.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No 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: Observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods (salsas) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24 hours. Food can be used for a maximum of 7 days, with date of preparation counting as day 1. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      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 consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Management instructed to disclose which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and to link those foods to a reminder statement on the meno that states that eating raw or undercooked foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No 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: Observed no labels on the dry storage containers and on the paletas. Management instructed to properly label all foods.

      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: Observed live rodent activity on the premises and rodent droppings in the washrooms, dining area and basement. Observed a live mouse run across the floor of the kitchen. Also observed 10 mouse droppings in the employee washroom, 5 droppings in the women's washroom, 10 droppings in the corner of the dining area behind the booth next to the women's washroom, and 30 droppings on top of the duct work in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from the premises. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice cream scoops stored in a container of water next to the ice cream freezer. Management instructed that ice cream scoops be stored properly.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic forks and knives stored improperly. Management instructed to store single use utensils with handles up to prevent contamination by hands.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips available on the premises to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain the ventilation hood and filters.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provided in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor especially behind equipment and in the basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from report #2050616 5/18/17 #18 still finding evidence of appx. 115 or more rodent droppings on floor under,around and along wall bases of 3-compartment sink,on interior ledge under and behind rolling storage table in rear prep area, under all cooking equipment under ventilation hood,behind glass reach in cooler and under other coolers ,on lower shelving unit of prep table,dining area behind fan , clay pots and dining tables #2 & 7,employees toilet room,customers men's and women's and vanity in women's toilet room,in rear hall way and on stairs leading to apartment.also appx. "3/4" along bottom of kitchen side door .must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/25/17.pest control operator arrived on site during inspection.dropping

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR FRYER AND GRILL TABLE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    10 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 evidence of appx. 60 or more rodent droppings on floor under,around and along wall bases of 3-compartment sink,on ledge and behind rolling storage table in rear prep area, under front service counter,behind glass reach in cooler ,behind ice machine,dining area behind fan and clay pots,chest freezer in basement,employees toilet room and vanity in women's toilet room.also appx. "1/2" along top of front door,"3/4-1" along side and bottom of kitchen side door and appx."3/4" right corner of rear door.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/18/17.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace gasket on rear glass reach in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from grill table and fryer cabinet,fan guard covers in walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must grout floor in rear prep area near fryer and grill table.must repair or replace broken floor tile near side door in prep area,entry way in walk in cooler.must clean food debris from floor in basement along walls and walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged ceiling in rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked light shields in rear prep and dish washing area.must provide shatter proof bulbs for rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device on employees toilet room door that is adjacent to rear prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must place cooking equipment directly under ventilation hood.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the basement box freezer not clean, instructed to defrost and clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in the prep area water leaking from nozzle, instructed to repair/or replace.

  14. Conditional

    Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the 2 door cooler not clean, instructed to clean 1st. Floor. Also clean and sanitize 1st. Floor cutting board prep area, and #10 can opener in the basement prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shields over the food prep area 1st. Floor, instructed to replace.

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 7 OYSTERS IN THE FREEZER, NO SHELLFISH TAG'S ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISPOSE OF THE OYSTERS. DO NOT ACCEPT OYSTERS FROM VENDORS WITH OUT THE TAG. MUST KEEP TAGS WITH PRODUCT TIL SOLD AND KEEP THE TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(b)2.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the 2 door cooler not clean, instructed to clean 1st. Floor. Also clean and sanitize 1st.floor cutting board prep area, and #10 can opener in the basement prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield over the food prep area 1st. Floor ,instructed to replace.

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

  17. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report dated 1-22-15. Inspection # 1464712. Violation 38. Found no drainboard at 3 compartment sink at lower level preparation areas. Serious violation. 7-42-090. Must install drainboard at 3 compartment sink or drain shelf.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Foodhandlers at premises with no foodhandler training certificate. Must provide.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no drainboard at 3 compartment sink at lower level preparation areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found mops and brooms not properly stored.

  19. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    9 general Show violations
    • 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 in 1st fl. Rear prep area.observed far left compartment sink well and drain pipe leaking water heavily into a bucket under sink.must repair and maintain.instructed to use additional 3- compartment sink on site.3- compartment sink has been repaired at this time after inspection.(serious 7-38-030)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label and date all cooked foods in coolers.must label bulk food storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from all prep tables,shelving units in walk in cooler.must provide splash guard in between hand sink and 3- compartment sink in front juice bar prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from prep tables,legs of same,deep fryers,walk in cooler shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from floor behind cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace front and side doors thresholds,ceiling in rear prep area damaged,stained ceiling tiles in dining area,damaged wall bases in men's toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield or shatter proof bulb in basement prep area and at front juice bar prep area .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for juice bar and basement 3- compartment sinks.must clean grease from hood of cooking equipment and dust from ventilation vents in men's toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide probe thermometers for food temps.

  20. 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: Must clean interior white panel of ice machine

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must provide storage area for employees belongings to be stored nice and neatly

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide three sink stoppers for both three compartment sinks, and repair slow draining hand sink in basement

  21. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Can opener attached to prep tables and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Drainline under 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

  22. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities not maintained proper temperature. Found reach-in prep cooler at 59.9 F. Instructed manager that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found breaded steak 5 lbs at 60.3 F, 5 lbs and 5 lbs beef at 51.3 F and various condiments inside cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critcical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured. 10 lbs, value $50.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Can opener attached to prep tables and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase in basement and behind cooking equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Drainline under 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometer not provided for food handlers. Instructed to provide thermometer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all food handlers must have proper hair restraints.

  23. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  24. Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.