Pass

Frontera Tortas by Rick Bayless (T1-B11)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

Restaurant ZIP 60666 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 25, 2026

Frontera Tortas by Rick Bayless (T1-B11) was last inspected on September 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 25, 2026 · Short Form Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors with debris and soil build up throughout kitchen including in rear of facility underneath 3 compartment sink and coolers. Instructed manager to clean.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

30 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatues ranging from 47-51 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 20 pounds yogurt, 20 pounds of cheese, 4 pounds of cooked garlic, 5 pounds of sour cream, and 7 pounds chopped lettuce ($250) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooler with ambient air temperature fluctuating between 44 and 48 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Temperature restored before conclusion of inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors with debris and soil build up throughout kitchen including in rear of facility underneath 3 compartment sink and coolers. Instructed manager to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food employee use bare hands to pick up cilantro and place it in a blender to make salsa. Instructed manager to ensure employees do not use bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Manager instructed employee to discard 1/4 gallon of salsa ( $8) 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 handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lactic acid sanitizer being dispensed from 3 compartment sink in concentrations exceeding 1875 ppm as recommended on manufacter's label for food contact surfaces. Concentration of sanitizer measured at approximately 3010 ppm. Instructed manager to ensure sanitizer is dispensed in accordance with manufacturer's instruction. Manager contacted ecolab and stated sanitizer will be diluted before use. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 45-57 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 30 pounds of shredded cheese, 1 pound sliced tomatoes, 1 pound cooked vegetables, and 1 pound of sour cream ($150). Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food employee with no hair restraints. Instructed manager to ensure all food employees have hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no food handler training. Instructed manger to comply with requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/dirt build up on floor and walls at prep area and dishwash area. Instructed manager must clean floors and walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor tiles low/in poor repair at dishwash area. Instructed manager must repair/regrout low floor tiles at dishwash area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:-chorizo 59.1f, pork 44.9f, guacamole 47.4f, chicken 51.6f, tomatoes 54.6f, cheese 59.3f, peppers 51.2f, corn 53.4f manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 11 lbs of products worth $490.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of service cooler at the prep area to be improper at 56f. Instructed not to use equipment until maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the door of 2 door refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors through out the rear kitchen along wall base and underneath the dish washing machine and 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the door of 2 door refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt, grimes and wet debris along wall base of the rear food prep especially underneath the dish wahing area at the rear. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at hand wash sinks of the front and rear hand washing sinks. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand wahin sinks.priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer chlorine at the time of inspection was 00 ppm. Instructed not to use until equipment is properly sanitizing at minimum of 50 ppm.manager immediately called for maintenance.priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the door of 2 door refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt, grimes and wet debris along wall base of the rear food prep especially underneath the dish wahing area at the rear. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (salads, chicken beans etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 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 some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area/dishwashing area. 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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the door of 2 door refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans at the rear food prep/dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 00 ppm. Instructed not to use until equipment is properly sanitizing at minimum of 50 ppm.manager immediately called for maintenance. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • 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 kitchen area/dishwashing area. 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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the door of 2 door refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans at the rear food prep/dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloths on table at front bar area 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the rear main kitchen prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and to maintain.

      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 water leak at base of faucet at the 3-compartment sink located at the rear prep/dishwashing area.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with spilled debris and litter behind the grease trap box underneath the 3-compartment sink located at rear prep/dishwashing area.instructed to clean floors in detail.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulations of dusts on ceiling ventilation covers at front bar area and detail clean ceiling at rear food prep/dishwashing area to remove food splashed debris and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cracked and broken floor tiles around floor drain in front service area. Replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide shatterproofed lighbulb or lightshield inside reach-in cooler (next to hot water tank) in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in the area.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found (2) low temperature dish washing machine at improper final sanitizing rinse at 0 ppm chlorine concentration in the bar area and in rear dishwashing area. (dishmachines are not in used at this time) instructed manager to fix and maintain. Premises has (2) 3 compartment sink (bar/rear dishwashing area) a mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Dishmachines are tagged ‘held for inspection’. Instructed not to use until repaired (see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately over 20 small live flies on walls in the bar area. Instructed to remove. Clean and sanitize the affected areas. Recommend to contact licensed pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor with excessive syrup accumulation under beverage dispenser in front service area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide shatterproofed lighbulb or lightshield inside reach-in cooler (next to hot water tank) in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2509445 issued on 05-10-2021. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 no citation issued #47 - instructed to clean and repaint exterior top cover of grease box with rust accumulation underneath 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area. #55 - instructed to re grout floor tile with deep seams in front prep/grill area.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint exterior top cover of grease box with rust accumulation underneath 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to re grout floor tile with deep seams in front prep/grill area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing ceiling tile above rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with excessive litter and lime build-up under and around dish machine in rear prep/dish washing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor especially underneath the 3 compartment sink in rear for easy access on cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of 2 door reach-in cooler in basement storage area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located behind coffee machine infront prep/service area. Instructed to install so that it can 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: Instructed to properly store cleaning supply off the floor underneath 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with dust accumulation above bar area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  17. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general 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) observed no employee health policy.instructed manager to provide employee health policy.priority foundation 7-38-012(a).

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 instructed to provide and maintain hand washing signs at hand sinks in prep/cooking and bar areas.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16 (a)(2) found (tcs foods) stored at improper temperatures during storage inside the rear stand-up 2 door cooler(ambient air temperature of 41.4f).found internal temperatures of the following food products:cooked pork chorizo (55.6f-69.0f).instructed manager all (tcs foods) must be held cold at 41f or below at all times.management voluntarily discarded/denatured 60#'s of (tcs foods) worth approx. $100.00 as stated by management.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued-cos.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed torn gasket at right door of the stand-up 2 door cooler rear prep/cooking area.instructed to replace gaskets and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces af all coolers to remove accumulation of food debris/dust build up on fan covers in food prep/cooking areas.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.14(a) instructed to detail clean and maintain floors and floor drains along the walls and in all corners throughout rear prep/cooking areas especially under and around 3 compartment sink and dry storage room located at (t1 dock area).

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  18. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 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 foods at improper temperature requirements during storage and service on top of prep cooler (with not enough ice underneath). Noted internal temperature of the following food products: guacamole at 48.2f, chopped tomatoes at 56.3f, chopped onions at 53.4f. Instructed manager, potentially hazardous foods must maintain cold holding temperature of 40f or below and hot holding temperature of 140f or above. Manager discarded the said food products. Total value $200.00. Total weight 3 lbs. (corrected during inspection- manager added more ice underneath). 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: Found low temperature dish machine at improper final sanitizing rinse of 0 ppm chlorine concentration. Instructed manager to repair. A mechanical dish washing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Dish machine is tagged 'held for inspection' instructed not to use until repaired. (corrected during inspection---manager replace sanitizing solution container, now at 100 ppm chlorine concentration) critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Found no inspection summary report (10-24-2017) posted on premises. Instructed manager, inspection report summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010 (b)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair broken rubber gasket around one prep (build) cooler door in front prep/service line and must repair prep cooler 2 door which doesn't close properly at same area.------------must clean and repaint or replace metal storage racks with rust accumulation inside 2 door reach-in cooler in rear accross 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain soda gun holder with excessive syrup accumulation behind front prep/service line.---------must clean and maintain exterior surfaces of dish machine with lime build-up in rear prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with food debris along the walls and in all corners throughout rear area especially under and around 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers. Must provide metal stem thermometer for measuring food temperature.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the caulk between the wall and the three compartment sink to be worn and black. Instructed facility to remove, clean affected areas, recaulk, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cabinet below the rear handsink and one compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dirt and debris accumulated on the floors in various areas: under the three compartment sink in the rear, around the rear grease trap, under the coolers and ice bin along the front/register counter, and in the bar under the coolers and three compartment sink. Instructed facility to detail clean and maintain.

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt accumulation and food debris on floors throughout: along wall bases, under and around equipment. Instructed facility 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 dirt and food debris accumulated on the walls behind the bar and around the ice machine and pop boxes. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bar area exposed handsink not accessible/maintained: found a pitcher of water in said handsink. Instructed facility to keep all handsinks clean and accessible at all times. Facility removed during inspection. 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: Observed live roach activity on site: 6 roaches near the soda boxes behind the ice machine and 10 roaches near the bar dish machine. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt accumulation and food debris on floors throughout: along wall bases, under and around equipment. Instructed facility 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 dirt and food debris accumulated on the walls behind the bar and around the ice machine and pop boxes. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace or repair rubber gasket around reach-in cooler door in basement dry food storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of reach-in cooler with build-up inside dry storage room in basement storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in prep/cooking area especially underneath ice bin with excessive dried food debris and floor underneath 3 compartment bar sink.-------must detail clean and maintain floors underneath storage shelves with dried food debris and grease accumulation including floors inside walk-in cooler in basement storage room. All items must be stored properly 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

  23. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dish washing machine sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils at 0 ppm concentration in bar area. Tagged "held for inspection". Instructed not to use until repaired. Instructed to repair. A mechanical dish washing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Must provide adequate sanitizer concentration of 25 ppm at 120f, 50 ppm at 75f, 100 ppm at 55f. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • 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 no soap and hand drying device/paper towel available at exposed hand sink in prep/cooking area. Instructed to provide soap and paper towel for employee use. (manager provided). Also, exposed hand sink not accessible with packaged of frozen corn chowder stored inside the said sink. (manager removed corn chowder). Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of deep fryer cabinet, front exposed handsink, cooler gaskets, and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  24. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of deep fryer cabinet, front exposed handsink, cooler gaskets, and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  25. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of deep fryer cabinet, front exposed handsink, cooler gaskets, and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling around ventilation cover not cleaned. Instructed to remove dust and detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not working in reach-in cooler. Instructed to replace broken thermometer.

  26. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities not maintained proper temperature. Found reach-in prep cooler holding condiments and peppers in front prep area not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature of cooler at 57.3 f to 58.0 f. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40 f or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a). "held for inspection" tag placed on cooler.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage preparation, display and service. Observed interior parts of ice machine-upper section where ice is being made with golden yellow foreign substance on panel and on panel where ice is being made and dropped into ice bin. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize interior if ice machine and all parts. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of deep fryer cabinet, front exposed handsink, cooler gaskets, and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling around ventilation cover not cleaned. Instructed to remove dust and detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not working in reach-in cooler. Instructed to replace broken thermometer.

  27. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  28. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods not protected during storage, and service. Observed interior of ice machine with yellow/orange foreign substance coming into contact with fresh ice being made. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize ice machine and parts. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor between and under equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling and ventilation cover aboe front prep area not clean. Instructed to remove dust and detail clean.

  29. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood and filters and exterior of coolers not clean. Instructed to detail clean frequently.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors at front and back prep area and floor drains not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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