Su Taqueria El Rey del Taco

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 13, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Oct 9, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report dated 10-2-26 inspection #2643649. Found small fly activity at premises.observed 30 small flies at dishwashing areas.priority violation.citation issued.7-42-090.must notify pest control operator and eliminate flies.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found following not clean:stove at dishwashing areas and floor drains at dishwashing areas.must clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean behind and under cooking equipment.must clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Oct 2, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Found small fly activity at premises.observed 30 small flies at dishwashing areas.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020a.must notify pest control operator and eliminate flies.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

4. Apr 17, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Apr 10, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster areas not clean. Garbage spillage, old equipment, etc. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-020b. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

6. Sep 23, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for cooking equipment or cardboard as liner for floors. Must be smooth and cleanable

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors in rear near utility sink and below shelving units.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. May 6, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 label food in containers with common name at storage area

     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: 3-307.11 splash guard is needed on both side of handwashing sink due to space available is used to store food and food containers. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 mechanical drain at three compartment sink broken.repair issue.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

8. Apr 29, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 critical4 general 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 front and rear handwashing sink in both prep areas and dishroom,also hand washing sink at bar area. Soap must be provided at said sinks for proper handwashing.upon my request soap was provided by the employee.priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c),citation issued.

     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: No paper towel provided at front handwashing sink in prep area. After my request employee provided. It at said sink.priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c). Consolidated with above citation.

     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: Handwash sink at bar area not accessible for hand washing inside the bowl empty soap dispenserand a glass with creamy liquid inside. In front and site plastic containers filled with items (glasses and other kitchen utensils) buckets ets. Must remove items mentioned.area presently in use.priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c). Consolidated with above citation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: We observed tcs food stored inside the reach-in cooler at improper temperature: 6lb cooked rice with carrots and corn in sauce at temp of 49.8f to 50.5f(food was cooked the the before);6lb of white cooked rice with carrots and corn at temp of 49.2f to 53f.garlic in oil(1/2 pound) at temp 48f( food was cooked two days ago,according from label provided with products) ; empanadas refilled with shrimp at temp of 49.7f to 51f.cooked mussels in half shell at temp of 48.7f;7 each of one quart of half & half at temp of 50.1f to 51f.cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Food mentioned was discarded and denatured.pounds 25,value 200.priority violation:7-38-005.citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Consumer advisory posted on site, however no reminder (in the menu), and disclosure (by the food items) for all undercooked foods(steaks,fish etc). Must indicate on menu "cook to order" phrase for eggs, steaks, fish etc. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Label food in containers with common name at storage area

     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: Splash guard is needed on both side of handwashing sink due to space available is used to store food and food containers. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Mechanical drain at three compartment sink broken.repair issue.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 12-5-2024,report# 2608507 47)4-101.11(b, c, d, e): must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the chest freezers. Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags. #49) 4-602.13: accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections and equipment surfaces behind and inside cooking equipments.must clean and maintain. #51) 5-205.15: repair leaking hot water handle at three compartment sink at bar area,also repair leaking pipe under handwashing sink at same area. #55 )6-201.12: grease build-up on floors under cooking equipments,also debris on floor under shelves and along baseboards in storage area.clean and maintain #57) 2-102.13: additional food handler training certificate is required on site,instructed to provide priority foundation…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

9. Dec 5, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   7 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     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 not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the chest freezers. Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags.

     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: Rusted shelves and base of reach-in cooler at rear storage area,must replacer/ restore to a smooth, easily cleanable surface

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Accumulated grease and food debris on walls, utility connections and equipment surfaces behind and inside cooking equipments.must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Repair leaking hot water handle at three compartment sink at bar area,also repair leaking pipe under handwashing sink at same area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Grease build-up on floors under cooking equipments,also debris on floor under shelves and along baseboards in storage area.clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Additional food handler training certificate is required 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 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

10. Jul 26, 2023 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

11. Dec 28, 2022 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: 3-202.18 (b, c, d): shellstock tag records are incomplete and are out of order. The facility must hold shellstock tags for 90 days. Tags are required to be kept on file for 90 days.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: bowls without a handle are used as a scoop for dry storage foods. The facility must remove and replace it with a scoop that has a handle on it.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14: in-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found on preparation surfaces in cookline area. Cloths used to wipe surfaces, and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use clothes must be laundered daily.

      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: 4-101.19: foil used as lining for shelves in the back preparation area. The facility must remove and replace with a surface that is smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.

      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: the fan guard in the walk-in cooler is soiled with debris. The facility must be clean and maintained.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed a plastic bag used to fix hose at mop sink. Facility must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: lighting in the soda box storage area near cookline is found to be insufficient. Light intensity shall be sufficient, so the area, all utensils, equipment, and food items are easily visible.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed expired food handler certification posted on site. Discussed with manager that food handler employees must re-certify and obtain a valid food handler certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed expired food allergen certifications posted on site. Discussed with the manager that all city certified manager employees must re-certify and obtain a valid food allergen certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Dec 5, 2022 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Shellstock tag records are incomplete and must be held for 90 days. Tags are required to be kept on file for 90 days.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: The chlorine dish machine is not dispensing proper sanitizer during the rinse/sanitize cycle. 0 ppm is measured at the time of inspection. The unit has been tagged and held for inspection. The facility must use the 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize. Per the manager, equipment is on the way for the dish machine to be repaired. Once the facility wants to repair and use the dish machine, the facility must email cdphfood@cityofchicago.org and/or fax with a written request at 312-746-4240 to an inspector come out on site to test the dish machine and, if repaired properly, to have tag removed. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of the ice machine is soiled with debris. Manager on site has washed, rinsed, and sanitized machine while on site. Facility must maintain cleanliness.

      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: Squeeze bottles of oil and water above the cookline does not have labels. Management has placed labels while on site.

      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: Bowls without a handle is used as a scoop for dry storage foods. Facility must remove and replace with a scoop that has a handle on it.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found on preparation surfaces in cookline area. Cloths used to wipe surfaces and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use cloths must be laundered dailiy.

      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: Foil used as lining for shelves in back preparation area. The facility must remove and replace with a surface that is smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Fan guard in the walk-in cooler is soiled with debris. Facility must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a plastic bag used to fix hose at mop sink. Facility must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Lighting in the soda box storage area near cookline is found to be insufficient. Light intensity shall be sufficient so that the area, all utensils, equipment, and food items are easily visable.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certification posted on site. Discussed with manager that food handler employees must re-certify and obtain a valid food handler certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food allergen certifications posted on site. Discussed with manager that all city certified manager employees must re-certify and obtain a valid food allergen certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Dec 3, 2021 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found oyster tags with no date identifying when the last oyster was sold. Priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

14. Sep 21, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found oyster tags with no date identifying when the last oyster was sold. Priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

15. Sep 10, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found oyster tags with no date identifying when the last oyster was sold. Priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster areas not clean. Garbage spillage surrounding the dumpster.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020b.must clean outside dumpster areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

16. Jun 26, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates at the dinning tables to prevent dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

17. Jun 19, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical11 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices. Observed the cook with gloved hands cooking, wiping with a dry dirty cloth cutting boards, and without removal of gloves and hand washing picked up tortillas, diced tomatoes, cheese and chopped lettuce. Discussed with management the glove and hand washing policy requirement to wash hands and change gloves after any possible contamination.. Priority violation: 7-38-010. No citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside 2 door refrigeration unit to be improper:-rice 51.3f, pasta 45.7f, ceviche 44.2f, potatoes 57.6f, soup 45.1f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 45 lbs of products worth $400.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued today.

      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: Noted temperature controlled for safety food items inside walk in cooler and refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of assorted food items. Priority foundation #7-38-005(a). No citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

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

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on storage and walk-in cooler/freezers. Must provide proper shelving for elevation, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates at the dinning tables to prevent dust accumulation.

      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: Noted assorted food items inside walk in cooler and refrigeration units food 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 and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the service prep cooler and spills on shelves, counter tops of the hot holding containers, all cooking equipment and around the service coolers with dirt, food particle, grease. Must also detail clean and maintain the door linings of the service coolers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • 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

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted outside garbage dumpsters heavily and on the floor around the dumpster overloaded and preventing proper lid closure. Instructed to always have dumpster lid closed to prevent food source for pest priority foundation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath shelving at the basement food/dry storage area

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted employee belongings on shelves at the front waiters station area and prep area with food items. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

18. Jun 6, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Missing disclosure of the raw, undercooked or cooked-to-order animal-derived foods on menu. Instructed to add information to all menus.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food was prepared or served in a way that broke a specific city requirement.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 'license suspended' sign that was conspicuously posted on front door on 5-30-19 has been concealed. A white sheet has been hung from awning covering the 'license suspended' sign. Priority foundation: 7-42-050, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 63)

      Removal of suspension sign

19. May 30, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

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

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no supply kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility maintain appropriate supplies on site/kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices. Observed the cook with gloved hands cooking, wiping with a dry dirty cloth cutting boards, and without removal of gloves and handwashing picked up tortillas, diced tomatoes, cheese and chopped lettuce. Cooked was informed of requirement to wash hands and change gloves after any possible contamination.. Priority violation: 7-38-010, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: 3-203.12 (a) observed no shellfish tags with shellfish (oysters) in cooler. Tags must remain with shellfish until container is empty and then kept on file for 90 days thereafter. Shellfish were discarded during inspection. Approximate pounds 10, value $75. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Inside the ice machine water reservoir not clean, instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces. Must not use foam containers and plastic bowl to dispense food products. Provide proper dispensing utensils.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs food at improper temperatures: 10# cooked rice at temp of 48.9f; 15# of raw shrimp at temp of 49.7f to 50.6f; 6# raw chicken in bags walk-in cooler at temp of 45.6f to 46.9f; food stored inside walk-in cooler; cold tcs food must maintain temp of 41f or less. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking system in place. Ready to eat and or time temperature controlled foods prepared and held in a retail food establishment for over 24 hours must have a clearly marked labeling system in place to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41f or less for a maximum of 7 days with the date of prepartion counting as day 1. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005, 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: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food (raw oysters). Must disclose and remind such items. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005.citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Infestation of rodents. We observed evidence of mice through-out different locations of premises: front counter (on shelves by food products), bar area (under and behind shelves), storage by the main cooking area, under and behind soda boxes. Inside the deep fryer and shelves under front counter. Mice droppings at rear prep area, dish room along baseboard walls and shelves. As i wash talking to employee regarding cooling process a live mouse came out from behind the dish machine and ran along baseboard wall behind the stove. Mice droppings at rear storage area were three chest freezer are stored, also mice dropping under the garden hose by the mop sink, and mice droppings were observed at storage space above the walk-in cooler. Mice droppings were observed under the booths in dining area. Over 200 mice droppings throughout and a live mouse. Instructed to remove droppings throughout,…

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard at left side of the handwashing sink and stored utensils at front prep area. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held between use 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: Plastic utensils used for costumers must be inverted.

      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: Grease at interior and exterior of cooking equipment,wheels of units,inside the deep fryers.clean and maintain. Rusty shelves inside the cooler must replace in the kitchen. Grease on filters above cooking equipment clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Dark stains and open seams on prep cooler cutting board. Must resurface or replace cutting board.

      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 ceramic beverage cups at bar. Must remove cups from premises or provide documentation utensils are lead free or do not exceed maximum lead mg/l.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Chest freezer with ice build-up clean and maintain.also must remove mineral build-up at dipping well water supply

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at water supply to coffee machine at front prep area. Instructed to install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grease, litter and debris on floors under cooking equipment, shelves, along baseboard walls, under the dishmachine, dining table booths and bar area. Must clean and maintain floors. Accumulated dust on wall vent covers. Litter and food debris in vent ducts along windowsills. Must clean same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Various tools improperly stored on floor in rear area. Must properly store tools in an organized manner ot prevent pest harborage and to facilitate cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 9-25-18, report# 2222914. #58- pa 100 0367 observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain. Priority foundation:7-42-090,citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Pic (person in charge) doesn't have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed pic to obtain said certificate. Priority foundation: 7-38-012 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

20. Sep 25, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical1 general1 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(a)found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-301.11 observed bare hand contact with ready ro eat foods upon reinspection including tortilla, lettuce , tomato and cheese. Manager was informed again that there is no bare hand contact with ready to eat food and the cook was advised to wash his hands and put on gloves or use tongs. Priority violation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 9)

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

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: 3-203.12 (a) observed no shellfish tags with shellfish in cooler. Tags must remain with shellfish until container is empty and then kept on file for 90 days thereafter. Shellfish were discarded during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 (a) observed no date marking system in place. Ready to eat and or time temperature controlled foods prepared and held in a retail food establishment for over 24 hours must have a clearly marked labeling system in place to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41f or less for a maximum of 7 days with the date of prepartion counting as day 1. Priority foundation violation no citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 menu does not disclose and inform consumers to specific menu items that are undercooked and potential hazard of consuming such foods (raw oysters) priority foundation violation. 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: 3-601.11 all prepackaged desserts need to be labeled of what the item is, the ingredient list and the name and address of the facility.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

21. Sep 14, 2018 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a)found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-801.11(d) observed cook touching ready to eat food with his bare hands including cooked shrimp, diced tomatoes, tortillas, lettuce and diced tomato. Cook was instructed to wash his hands and put on gloves immediatly. Cook attempted to wash is hands in 3 compartment sink with no soap. Cook was instructed to use handwashing sink, soap and paper towels to wash hands and put on gloves. Priority violation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 9)

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

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: 3-203.12 observed shellfish tags not being kept for 90 days as required from the date it is recorded on the tag. Manager was told that all tags need to be kept on file for 90 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 (a) observed no date marking system in place. Ready to eat and or time temperature controlled foods prepared and held in a retail food establishment for over 24 hours must have a clearly marked labeling system in place to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41f or less for a maximum of 7 days with the date of prepartion counting as day 1. Priority foundation violation no citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 menu does not disclose and inform consumers to specific menu items that are undercooked and potential hazard of consuming such foods (raw oysters) priority foundation violation. 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: 3-601.11 all prepackaged desserts need to be labeled of what the item is, the ingredient list and the name and address of the facility.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 (c) observed approximately 100 small flies in hallway leading to washrooms and on walls of hallway mens and womens washrooms. Must eliminate all small fly activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed raw wood being used as a cover for steam table. No food was within steam table at time of inspection. Raw wood was removed at time of isnpection and proper metal covers were replaced. Must not use raw wood to cover steam table in the future and maintain a smooth easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed outside grease container unclean with excessive grease accumulation. Must clean and maintain outside grease container. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

22. Oct 5, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • 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 tiles spashed at dishwasing area.instructed management to clean ceiling tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling vents dusty at rear food prep area.instructed management to clean ceiling vents.

23. Sep 26, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Noted refrigeration unit at hot line not holding cold foods at 40f and below(see below). Tagged unit critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted these foods at inadequate food temperatures.inside service refrigerator at hot line area they are eggs at48f,pancho sauce 46f,chicken breast 49f,chipolte sauce 46f,chorizo 53f. All foods voluntarily distroyed. Total lbs distroyed 43lbs total price $ 105.00 critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Note low temp dish machine not dispensing proper amount of sanitizer on flat ware.reading was 10ppm.tagged machine.instructed management to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitze multiuse and utensils critical violation 7-38-030

    • 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 tiles spashed at dishwasing area.instructed management to clean ceiling tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling vents dusty at rear food prep area.instructed management to clean ceiling vents.

24. Jan 13, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted food product stored in(ie chicken)in cardboard boxes.instructed management to transfer products into food grade plastic or stainless steel containers. Noted no drain board or rack at three compartment sink.instructed management to get either by next inspection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted range and grill encrusted with char. Instructed management to clean. Interior of reach-in cooler,walk-in freezer needs cleaning

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under range and grill needs cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Noted no bi metal stem thermometer.instructed management to get a bi-metal stem thermometer to monitor internal food temperatures.

25. Nov 15, 2016 No Entry

    Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed critical violations from inspection report 1970856, dated 11/3/2016, not corrected. Violations include; #16; observed pink slime like substance on the interior panel of the ice machine located in the bar area. Likely to contaminate ice. Instructed to discard ice. Discontinue use of machine until it has been cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a) #18; observed approximately 50 small live flies on the walls of the rear storage area next to the exit door. The small room adjacent to the grill, where the carbonated soda racks are located, and in the bar area. Instructed to remove flies. Clean and sanitize affected area. Contact pest control for service and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020. Upon re inspection of the premises, an additional 30 live small flies were found on the walls in both areas. Also, standing water and a leaky ice machine was found in the said are

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage container, flour, sugar, etc., not labeled in rear prep area . Instructed to label an maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Defrost the small freezer (frozen fruit)behind the front counter. Rust on lower shelf of prep and steam tables in front and rear prep areas. Rust on storage racks inside the 1-door cooler behind the front counter, and the 2-door cooler on the north wall in the rear prep. Also, using grocery bags to store food in coolers and freezers are prohibited. Discontinue use and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dipper well on east wall behind the front counter not clean. Meat slicer in rear prep not clean. Storage racks against the wall in rear prep have accumulated dried food debris. Interior of microwaves are not clean. Stove and fryer are not clean. Spider webs and excessive dust in wall corners. Bar doors with excessive dust and debris. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the following areas; under heavy equipment in the front and rear prep areas. Floors drains throughout front and rear prep areas are not clean. Floors in walk in cooler/freezer. Also, floor in the bar area is not clean. 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 hood and filters with excessive grease accumulation. Stained ceiling tiles in the bar, office, and dining areas. Also, excessive dust on ceiling tiles. Instructed to clean and repair all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shields in the following areas with unknown debris inside; in the front prep area over the prep table. In the rear prep. In the mens and womens toilet rooms. In the hallway where the toilet rooms are located. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak underneath the exposed hand sink in the front prep area. Leak underneath the steam table in the above mentioned area. Leaky faucet at the 3-comp sink in rear. Leaky faucet underneath the exposed hand sink in the mens toilet room. Leak at the bottom of the ice machine located in the bar area. Back flow preventor needed on ice machine. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

26. Nov 15, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

27. Nov 10, 2016 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed critical violations from inspection report 1970856, dated 11/3/2016, not corrected. Violations include; #16; observed pink slime like substance on the interior panel of the ice machine located in the bar area. Likely to contaminate ice. Instructed to discard ice. Discontinue use of machine until it has been cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a) #18; observed approximately 50 small live flies on the walls of the rear storage area next to the exit door. The small room adjacent to the grill, where the carbonated soda racks are located, and in the bar area. Instructed to remove flies. Clean and sanitize affected area. Contact pest control for service and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020. Upon re inspection of the premises, an additional 30 live small flies were found on the walls in both areas. Also, standing water and a leaky ice machine was found in the said are

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage container, flour, sugar, etc., not labeled in rear prep area . Instructed to label an maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Defrost the small freezer (frozen fruit)behind the front counter. Rust on lower shelf of prep and steam tables in front and rear prep areas. Rust on storage racks inside the 1-door cooler behind the front counter, and the 2-door cooler on the north wall in the rear prep. Also, using grocery bags to store food in coolers and freezers are prohibited. Discontinue use and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dipper well on east wall behind the front counter not clean. Meat slicer in rear prep not clean. Storage racks against the wall in rear prep have accumulated dried food debris. Interior of microwaves are not clean. Stove and fryer are not clean. Spider webs and excessive dust in wall corners. Bar doors with excessive dust and debris. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the following areas; under heavy equipment in the front and rear prep areas. Floors drains throughout front and rear prep areas are not clean. Floors in walk in cooler/freezer. Also, floor in the bar area is not clean. 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 hood and filters with excessive grease accumulation. Stained ceiling tiles in the bar, office, and dining areas. Also, excessive dust on ceiling tiles. Instructed to clean and repair all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shields in the following areas with unknown debris inside; in the front prep area over the prep table. In the rear prep. In the mens and womens toilet rooms. In the hallway where the toilet rooms are located. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak underneath the exposed hand sink in the front prep area. Leak underneath the steam table in the above mentioned area. Leaky faucet at the 3-comp sink in rear. Leaky faucet underneath the exposed hand sink in the mens toilet room. Leak at the bottom of the ice machine located in the bar area. Back flow preventor needed on ice machine. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

28. Nov 3, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pink slime like substance on the interior panel of the ice machine located in the bar area. Likely to contaminate ice. Instructed to discard ice. Discontinue use of machine until it has been cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 small live flies on the walls of the rear storage area next to the exit door. The small room adjacent to the grill, where the carbonated soda racks are located, and in the bar area. Instructed to remove flies. Clean and sanitize affected area. Contact pest control for service and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report 1752103, dated 4/18/2016. Violation includes; #35; observed wall vents throughout the premises with excessive dust build up, instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. #45; food handler requirements not met. Information provided. Violations still not corrected. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage container, flour, sugar, etc., not labeled in rear prep area . Instructed to label an maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Defrost the small freezer (frozen fruit)behind the front counter. Rust on lower shelf of prep and steam tables in front and rear prep areas. Rust on storage racks inside the 1-door cooler behind the front counter, and the 2-door cooler on the north wall in the rear prep. Also, using grocery bags to store food in coolers and freezers are prohibited. Discontinue use and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dipper well on east wall behind the front counter not clean. Meat slicer in rear prep not clean. Storage racks against the wall in rear prep have accumulated dried food debris. Interior of microwaves are not clean. Stove and fryer are not clean. Spider webs and excessive dust in wall corners. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the following areas; under heavy equipment in the front and rear prep areas. Floors drains throughout front and rear prep areas are not clean. Floors in walk in cooler/freezer. Also, floor in the bar area is not clean. 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 hood and filters with excessive grease accumulation. Stained ceiling tiles in the bar, office, and dining areas. Instructed to clean and repair all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shields in the following areas with unknown debris inside; in the front prep area over the prep table. In the rear prep. In the mens and womens toilet rooms. In the hallway where the toilet rooms are located. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak underneath the exposed hand sink in the front prep area. Leak underneath the steam table in the above mentioned area. Leaky faucet at the 3-comp sink in rear. Leaky faucet underneath the exposed hand sink in the mens toilet room. Leak at the bottom of the ice machine located in the bar area. Instructed to repair all and maintain.

29. Apr 18, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall vents throughout the premises with excessive dust build up, instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

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

30. Apr 11, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler holding potentially hazardous foods, sausage, and cheese at improper temperatures, 51.7f. Cooler tagged. Instructed to discontiune use of cooler, until cooler has been serviced and holding temperature at 40f or below. Contact cdph to remove tag. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the above mentioned prep cooler. Chorizzo sausage at 48.2f, 1 lbs valued at $15, stuffed peppers, 50.5f, 1 lbs valued at $15, and 1 lb of cheese valued at $10. Manager voluntarilly discarded and denatured food. Instructed to keep potentially hazardous cold foods at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in bar area with a pink slime like substance on the interior panel, severe build up, likely to contaminate ice. Instructed to discard ice, and discontinue use until machine has been cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from insp#1482904, dated 8/21/2015. Violation #32; broken rubber gasket inside the small reach-in cooler at front prep area,instructed to replace. Violation #33; interior and exterior of cooking equipment with grease and dust build-up instructed to clean and maintain violation #35; ceiling tile with black stained substance in dining area need to be replaced premises still non compliant. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease on floors in the front and rear prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall vents throughout the premises with excessive dust build up, instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unknown debris inside light shields in the hallway by the toilet rooms and mens toilet room. Also, light missing in womens toilet room, and above bar area. Instructed to clean, replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linens being stored improperly. Instructed to store in sanitizer solution while not in use and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

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

31. Aug 21, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of cooking equipment with grease and dust build-up instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile with black stained substance in dining area need to be replaced

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Two burned light bulb under the hood in prep area also inside the reach in cooler at rear prep area,instructed to replace

32. Aug 10, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Found exposed hand sink not accessible at rear prep area,inside the sink two large containers and uncleaned pot and pans no soap provided at said sink and also exposed hand sink at bar area,men's washroom no soap provided.soap and paper towels was provided upon my request at said sinks. Soap and paper towels must be provided at exposed hand sink at all time also exposed hand sink must be accessible at all times for proper hand washing critical violation:7-38-030

    • 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: We observed 10 house flies in rear prep area,front prep area and front windows also 30 plus small flies on walls around and under the dish machine in prep area.instructed to remove flies;clean, sanitize and maintain area mentioned. 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 8-9-2014 report # 1464422 #32-found following not clean: top of dish machine, ice machine, and shelving units. #34-found floors not clean throughout. (behind and under equipment) presently we(certified manager and my self) observed the same violations. Serious violation:7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Upgraded to violation #29

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of cooking equipment with grease and dust build-up instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation upgraded to #29

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile with black stained substance in dining area need to be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Two burned light bulb under the hood in prep area also inside the reach in cooler at rear prep area,instructed to replace.

33. Aug 19, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous fodd.(handles raw beef, raw chicken,etc.) serious violation. Citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found following not clean: top of dishmachine, ice machine, and shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean throughout. (behind and under equipment)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no drainboard attached to 3 compartment sink.

34. Nov 14, 2013 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

35. Nov 7, 2013 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: No sanitize solution provided at low temp dish machine,presently 0ppm. Instructed to provide sanitize solution at dish machine.tagged unit"held for inspection" do not use.a working three compartment sinks provided on premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shelves inside the walk-in cooler with food and black substance. Instructed to clean and maintain. Burned food inside the oven ,instructed to remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Debris and spillage on floor inside the walk-in cooler and freezer,instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Aluminum lids are used for dividers behind the steam table,instructed to remove,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Liquid spillage on wall by the pop dispenser,instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dead light bulbs at rear prep area,instructed to replace. Also dust build-up inside the light shield at same area,instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer provided on premises,instructed to provide to be able to check food temperature.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed construction material on ground,outside rear parking lot,instructed to remove or elevate items.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: No ice scoop or ice scoop container provided for ice machine,instructed to provide said scoops.