Pass

Taqueria Hernandez

6983 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 1, 2026

Taqueria Hernandez was last inspected on May 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 1, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at handsink at dishwashing areas.must provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dry storage areas(food debris).must clean.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Found sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

25 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at handsink at dishwashing areas.must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found mice dropping at rear storage areas along walls.(observed 40 mouse droppings along walls at storage areas).priority foundation.citation issued.must eliminate rodent droppings and notify pest control operator.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dry storage areas(food debris).must clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: We observed no soap provided at wash bowl inside rear staff washroom.instructed to provide it for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation :7-38-030(c),citation issued on 1-21-2025 upon my return soap provided at said sink.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: We observed no paper towel provided at rear staff washroom instructed to provide for proper handwashing. . Priority foundation violation :7-38-030(c). Consolited with above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Dry food containers at rear storages must be labeled with common name:flour, sugar etc.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace porous splash guard between handwashing sink and three compartment sink in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide working sink stoppers for the three compartment sink.

      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: No closing device provided at staff washroom door.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: Debris on floor under shelves inside the two storage area at rear hallway. Clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site for the new certified food manager. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Front door with 1/4" to 1/2" bottom opening.repair issue

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooks line knives being stored improperly between prep coolers and behind the prep sink. Must provide a proper knife holder.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Single serving utensils not properly stored at front serving counter. Instructed to store inverted to minimize 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: Excess rust on shelves inside the walk-in cooler not cleanable.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

      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 slow draining urinal and sink in mens washroom. Instructed to repair issue.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cover is required at receptacle inside the washroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Additional food handler training is required

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14-- must provide hand washing signage at the front prep hand washing sink.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) previous priority foundation violations #60 and #25 from 8-26-22 report #2562856 not corrected. #60--#37- found large bulk food containers with no labels(beans, rice, etc. Must provide.#55-found floors not clean at dry storage areas. Must clean. #57-found food handler at premises with no certificate. Must provide. The manager on site obtained a receipt for the employee's enrollment in a food handler class. Bulk containers were labeled, and floors were cleaned during the inspection. #25- observed posted menu for egg dishes such as eggs mexicana, eggs with ham, and eggs with chorizo, all that may be cooked to order with no consumer advisory posted/available that discloses and reminds consumers. Must provide a consumer advisory that discloses and reminds consumers of such raw or undercooked foods risk of illness. A correct menu and consumer advisory that discloses and…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b)-- no internal thermometer inside the front prep tall reach-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: : 3-304.14-- soiled wiping cloths throughout the food prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12-- noted cooks line knife stored between the grill and the prep table. Spatula is stored between the wall and the three-compartment sink. Must properly store all utensils.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19-- must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items in the rear kitchen and throughout dry food storage. 4-501.11-- must provide proper stoppers for the three-compartment sink.

      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-- must not use tinfoil as liner for shelving in the rear prep kitchen.----chair in the rear kitchen with excessive food splatter. Must clean and maintain. 4-601.11(b)-- interior of rear kitchen oven with dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-- wall behind the front prep hand washing sink with raw, rotting wood, dirt, and debris. Must remove rotted wood, clean, and maintain.raw wood 2x4 at the threshold of the walk-in cooler. All raw wood must be painted/sealed/non-absorbent.----floors under and around the three-compartment sink, grease trap, and stove with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain.---- water-damaged ceiling tiles throughout the employee washroom. Must replace. 6-501.114-- unused boxed cooler at the front prep found dirty with debris. Must remove from premises to prevent pest infestation or maintain cleanliness at proper temperature.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: : 6-304.11- ventilation above the rear gas stove is not operational. Must repair/provide adequate ventilation.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-- no proof of allergen training or certificates for the city of chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cook on the grill line handling ready-to-eat foods such as prepared tacos/tortillas, ready-to-eat bread for tortas, and shredded lettuce for toppings with bare hands. No gloves were worn. Reviewed there is no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat. The manager obtained and provided 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: Must provide hand washing signage at the front prep hand washing sink.

      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 posted menu for egg dishes such as eggs mexicana, eggs with ham, and eggs with chorizo, all that may be cooked to order with no consumer advisory posted/available that discloses and reminds consumers. Must provide a consumer advisory that discloses and reminds consumers of such raw or undercooked foods risk of illness. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation was issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No internal thermometer inside the front prep tall reach-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Soiled wiping cloths throughout the food prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted cooks line knife stored between the grill and the prep table. Spatula is stored between the wall and the three-compartment sink. Must properly store all utensils.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items in rear kitchen and throughout dry food storage.

      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: Must provide proper stoppers for the three-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of rear kitchen oven with dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use tinfoil as liner for shelving in the rear prep kitchen.----chair in the rear kitchen with excessive food splatter. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Unused boxed cooler at the front prep found dirty with debris. Must remove from premises to prevent pest infestation or maintain cleanliness at proper temperature.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wall behind the front prep hand washing sink with raw, rotting wood, dirt, and debris. Must remove rotted wood, clean, and maintain.raw wood 2x4 at the threshold of the walk-in cooler. All raw wood must be painted/sealed/non-absorbent.----floors under and around the three-compartment sink, grease trap, and stove with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain.---- water-damaged ceiling tiles throughout the employee washroom. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation above the rear gas stove is not operational. Must repair/provide adequate ventilation.

      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 from 9-23-21 report #2531839 not corrected.#37- found large bulk food containers with no labels(beans, rice, etc. Must provide.#55-: found floors not clean at dry storage areas. Must clean. #57-found food handler at premises with no certificate. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for the city of chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found large bulk food containers with no labels(beans, rice,etc.must provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dry storage areas. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found foodhandler at premises with no sanitation certificate. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 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 assorted food items inside walk in cooler 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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the heating unit room used for storage. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

      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: Noted multiple holes and openings on ceiling along pipping at the rear and also stained ceiling tiles inside the employee bathroom. Instructed to seal all holes and openings, clean and/or replace stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an incomplete kit for vomiting and diarrheal incident clean up policy (missing procedure). Must provide. Instructed to provide the complete kit including the cleaning procedure.priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Premises serves eggs,observed facility missing consumer advisory disclosure statement for food items/products offered and reminder * statement for the food products offered. Must obtain and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      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 assorted food items inside walk in cooler 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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the heating unit room used for storage. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

      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: Noted multiple holes and openings on ceiling along pipping at the rear and also stained ceiling tiles inside the employee bathroom. Instructed to seal all holes and openings, clean and/or replace stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the following previous core violation #58 rule #pa-100-0367 from inspection report #2261255 dated 1/28/2019 not corrected. No allergen training certificate provide on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical5 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 employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-010(a) 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: Observed no vomiting and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified manager preparing tacos (rte food) for customer with bare hand picked-up diced tomatoes, diced onions, and other condiments and put on top the meat for taco and gave to the customer. Must provide utensils such: tissue, spatula, tongs, single use-gloves,etc. 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

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled. Must properly date labeled foods with an expiration date no longer than 7 days on all tcs foods. Priority foundation violation: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: Premises serves eggs,observed facility missing consumer advisory disclosure statement for food items/products offered and reminder * statement for the food products offered. Must obtain and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 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: Label food bottles(ketchup,mustard etc) with common name,once is removed from original containers

      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: Water leaking from condenser unit inside chest cooler on prep area,repair cause.

      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: Urinal in men's washroom with excess urine(foul odor),instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove debris inside the rear dry storage (hallway by the basement door), and basement area sweep and elevate items included raw wood elevate 6" above the the floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Burned light bulb inside the women's washroom,replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificate provided on site,instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate provide on site. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperature.two whole cooked beef toungues at temp of 123.3f;diced beef tounge at temp of 121.7f;diced beef at temp of 123.3f,products mentioned was stored at steam table.food was cooked the on 1-2-18 per manager statement.found cut in half large avocado at temp of 68.6f stored on top the prep table. Hot food must maintain temp of 140f and above cold food 40f and below. Food discarded and denatured.pounds 8,value 20. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed knife stored between the wall and prep table in kitchen,instructed to provide knife rack to store clean knives to minimize source of contamination observed clean pots stored on top the pipes inside the furnace area,instructed to provide shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Sweep debris and maintain throughout the basement and pop storage by the rear exit door

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Urinal and washbowl at men's washroom draining slow,repair and maintain. No exposed hand sink provided at rear prep area by the walk-in cooler,presently observed:prep table, standing butcher cutting board,knives ect.instructed to install an exposed hand sink under city plumbing code with soap and paper towel/hand drying device at mentioned location or relocate items mentioned in the kitchen/dish room. Two broken stoppers provided at three compartment sink.replace with working stoppers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Foodhandler requirements not met.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food containers (rice/beans) not properly labeled in hvac room.instructed management to properly label bulk foods.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard liners on shelves in walk-in cooler.instructed management to remove cardboard liners and that only smooth easily cleanable surfaces may be used. Noted food being stored in grocery bags in walk-in cooler.instructed management to transfer contents to food grade plastic bags. Noted gasket on walk in cooler door worn away.instructed management to replace worn out door gasket.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Condenser unit guards dusty in walk in cooler.instructed management to clean condenser unit guards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Foodhandler requirements not met.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted knives and spatula being stored in seam between table and wall instructed management to store knives in an approved knife rack and properly store spatula.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted cutting board with groves at rear food prep area.instructed management to replace cutting board.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling panels in staff restroom stained.instructed management to replace or repair.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use utensils being stored improperly under a prep table behind the front counter. Instructed to invert utensils when stored and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed door gasket on walk in cooler in need or repair. Aluminum foil being used on equipment behind front counter. Cutting board in rear prep/storage area in need of repair. Instructed to repair gasket and cutting board, and remove foil from equipment, foil is prohibited, 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 not clean in the following areas; rear storage, staff toilet room in rear, and small room off kitchen where hot water tank is located. Instructed to detail clean all 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 ceiling vent in staff toilet room in rear, hanging from the ceiling. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light not working in staff toilet room in rear. Instructed to install working light and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed door on staff toilet room in rear, not self closing. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes in floor tiles in customer seating area and womens customer toilet room. Instructed to repair 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 dirt on rear wall by grinder, missing wall tiles in women's toilet room. Door to same toilet room has a hole at the bottom, and stained ceiling tiles. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Increase hot water pressure at exposed hand sink and 1-comp sink in front prep, and maintain.

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 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 front door not rodent proofed. 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door. Instructed to install proper threshold to prevent rodent entry and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes in floor tiles in customer seating area and womens customer toilet room. Instructed to repair 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 dirt on rear wall by grinder, missing wall tiles in women's toilet room. Door to same toilet room has a hole at the bottom, and stained ceiling tiles. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Increase hot water pressure at exposed hand sink and 1-comp sink in front prep, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

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

  17. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: found cooked food stored inside the two door front cooler at temp of 54.3f.certified food handler stated food was cooked on 3-18-15.presently unit maintains air temp of 38.6f.food with abused temperature was discarded by the manager,pounds 10,value 15.cold food must maintain 40f and below. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No splash guard provided between the three compartment sink and exposed hand sink.provide exposed hand sink with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material wood base of pastor spit unit with porous surface and dirty with food debris.replace with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some water and rust inside the pop chest cooler at front prep/serving area,instructed to clean and maintain. Shelf base under the prep table/meat and dry pepper grinder with food stains instructed to clean and maintain. Observed graffiti on soap dispenser air freshener and hand drying device in men's washroom,instructed to remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken stoppers at three compartment sink,instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Broken surface of thermometer inside the small reach-in cooler at front prep area, instructed to replace.

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  19. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 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 5 live roaches inside men's restroom and 1 live roach on shelving units at rear of premises. Serious violation. Citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found tiles warped with holes at rear of premises that must be replaced/sealed to prevent roach harborage.

  20. 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: No labels on food stored inside the coolers and food not stored inside the original containers,instructed to provide labels(date,products etc.).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cardboard are used on top the shelves inside the cooler,instructed to remove, surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Opened window inside the staff washroom in rear prep area screen has holes, instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pots stored on floor inside the furnace area and wall debris on top the lids,instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize pots and lids. Relocate pots and store them 6" off the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Water on floor in basement area by the hot water tank,instructed to keep it dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Water is leaking on floor from pipe by the hot water tank in basement area,instructed to repair.

  21. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  22. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature:found a large pot of cooked tomatoes and other vegetable at temp of 55.9f to 57.8f, food was stored inside the walk-in cooler(cooler air temp of 38.9f),manager stated food was cooked on 6-19-12. Also 40, one ounce each of salsa(red and green) at temp of 52.6f,stored inside small cooler which maintain temp of 50.5f. No proof of time and temperature log nor cooling method being applied at present time. Both products discarded and denatured.pounds 15 value 30. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage container not maintained. Garbage lid not closed,front garbage container overflow with garbage. Also gangway and rear patio used by the business not maintained. Observed dog feces in gang way,in front of basement door and on dust pan,flies activities throughout. Also bread on ground with insects and ants activities. Instructed to clean daily to minimize pest and insects activities. Garbage lids are broken(large holes,and missing part of lids).instructed to replace. Serious violation: 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from june 15,2011;report #585400 32-must provide splash guard on exposed hand sink at front kitchen on prep sink side. Must provide lid cover for thrash container in toilet by toilet bowls. Also remove clean aprons and cooks white shirts inside the toilet room and store elsewhere. 41- remove un-used reach-in cooler at front prep kitchen. Found today cooler in use with air temp of 50.5f(food discarded and denatured).serious violation:7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Label and dated food items stored in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Sweep dead water bugs in basement area by the staircase,also elevated 6" off the floor items needed, included construction material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet in men's washroom is leaking,instructed to repair hot water handle

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove ceiling tile stored inside the rear food storage, by the basement door.

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN ALL 3TOILETS. MUST REPAIR RUST ON WALK COOLER FLOOR METAL COVERING,AND RUST ON SHELVES IN SAME WALK IN COOLER.REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN,REPAIR BROKEN SEAT COVER ON CHAIRS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN ON PREP SINK SIDE.ALSO REMOVE CLEAN APPRONS AND COOKS WHITE SHIRTS IN TOILET AND STORE ELSEWHERE. MUST PROVIDE SCREEN ON FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE WHICH IS DIRECTLY TO THE FRONT KITCHEN,IF ABOVE DOOR MUST BE LEFT OPEN,OR MAINTAIN DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, AND PROVIDE LID COVER FOR TRASH CONTAINERS IN TOILETS BY TOILET BOWLS.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENINGS ON CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR AREAS, ALSO CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR AREAS,AND MISSING TILE ON COUNTER AT FRONT PREP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR DISLOCATED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN REAR KITCHEN,AND KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UN-USED REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN,AND DAMAGED WOOD CUTTING TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS FOR WIPECLOTHS THERE,TO USE IN WIPING DOWN CUTTING BOARDS, AND PREP COUNTED DURING OPERATIONS.

  24. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers.

    • 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. non food contact surfaces of front counter in prep area had peeling paint, shall be repair.

    • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • 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. floors under storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas, bathrooms, hallway, shall be repair/replaced. walls that had peeling paint in rear storage areas shall be repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. broken, missing light shields in prep areas shall be provided. light shields in prep areas, storage areas, and dining areas need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area, and dining areas not clean need cleaning.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.