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Restaurante Amatepec Estado de Mexico

Name: Restaurante Amatepec Estado de Mexico
Address: 3143 W 51st St, Chicago, IL, 60632, US

3143 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 26, 2026

Restaurante Amatepec Estado de Mexico was last inspected on June 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 10 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 26, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical7 general1 paperwork

CriticalFood temperature

Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 49.6-61.9f. Observed cold tcs foods, milk(53.8f), salsa(49.6-61.9f), noodles(50.3f), beef(49.6-53.9f), raw eggs in shell(51.4-60.4f), rice(54.4-54.8f), beans(52.2f), sour cream(54.2-54.5f), pork(52.2-53.2f), cheese(57.4f) and chicken(50.4f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $700 weighing 80lbs 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 multiple cold holding units in facility at improper ambient temperature.observed one door white and one door stainless steel refrigerators in rear prep area and one door cold holding unit in front prep area at improper ambient temperatures ranging between 50.7-52.7f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tags placed on said cold holding units. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
GeneralFood handling

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed equipment stored underneath peeling and exposed insulation on ceiling ducts in rear prep area. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace all peeling and exposed insulation on ceiling ducts in rear prep area to prevent contamination of equipment.

Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
GeneralFacility upkeep

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on multiple cold holding units throughout facility. Observed damaged gasket on one door cold holding unit across from handwashing sink in front prep area, right door of small two door cold holding unit in front prep area and both doors of small two door cold holding unit in front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace all damaged gaskets on said cold holding units in facility and maintain.

Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
GeneralFacility upkeep

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

Inspector’s note: Observed door of all gender washroom to not be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device on all gender washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self closing.

Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
GeneralFacility upkeep

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed non smooth outdoor surface underneath dumpster and grease container constructed of dirt and rocks. Instructed an outdoor surface for refuse, recyclabes and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable and sloped to drain.

Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
GeneralFacility upkeep

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on exterior of outside grease container. Instructed to clean exterior of outside grease container and maintain.

Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
GeneralFacility upkeep

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed non smooth wall above handwashing sink in front prep area. Instructed to smoothly repair wall above handwashing sink in front prep area for ease of cleanability. Observed non smooth wall above three compartment sink. Instructed to smoothly repair wall above three compartment sink and maintain.

Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
GeneralFacility upkeep

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust buildup on filters and interiors of hoods in front and rear prep areas. Instructed to clean filters and interiors of hoods in front and rear prep areas and maintain.

Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
PaperworkManagement & training

Required allergen training was missing.

Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificates for employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required

Inspection history

22 inspections on record

Jun 23, 2025 Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: dry storage containers not labeled.instd to label and maintain
  
  Official wording (code 37)
  Food properly labeled; original container
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: rear upright 1 door refrigeration unit with torn rubber door gaskets. Instd to repair 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: 4-101.19: raw wood surfaces behind prep cooler. Instd to seal all raw wood and maintain so as surfaces to be non porous and easily cleanable.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e): ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove from premises
  
  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: 5-205.15: missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain. 3-compartment sink slow draining. Instd to repair and have properly draining
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Jun 16, 2025 Fail

Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
- CriticalFood handling
  
  No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
  
  Inspector’s note: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK, EGGS, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK, BEEF) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
  
  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: Dry storage containers not labeled.instd to label and maintain
  
  Official wording (code 37)
  Food properly labeled; original container
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Equipment on floor in rear. Instd to elevate all equipment 6 inches on proper shelving and maintain
  
  Official wording (code 44)
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: Raw wood surfaces behind prep cooler. Instd to seal all raw wood and maintain so as surfaces to be non porous and easily cleanable.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove from premises
  
  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: Rear upright 1 door refrigeration unit with torn rubber door gaskets. Instd to repair and 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: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain. 3-compartment sink slow draining. Instd to repair and have properly draining
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
May 3, 2024 Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed build-up of residue and debris on interiors of cold hold units and exteriors of hot hold equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 49)
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Apr 26, 2024 Fail

Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed build up of residue and debirs on interiors of cold hold units and exteriors of hot hold equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 49)
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- GeneralRepeat violation
  
  A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2575289 not corrected; #39 -missing splashguard in between front handwash sink and prep cooler. Instd to provide splashguard and maintain. #55 floor in front prep area in poor repair, cracked and missing tiles through out. Instd to repair and maintain so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable. #56 ventilation system and filters with excessive grease accumulation. Instt clean and maintain same. Instructed person in charge to come into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
  
  Official wording (code 60)
  Previous core violation corrected
May 3, 2023 Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3-307.11-missing splashguard inbetween front handwash sink and prep cooler. Instd to provide splashguard and maintain.
  
  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: 4-101.11- ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove cups from premises
  
  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: 6-201.11- floor in front prep area in poor repair, cracked and missing tiles through out. Instd to repair and maintain so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-501.14- ventilation system and filters with excessive grease accumulation. Instt clean and maintain same.
  
  Official wording (code 56)
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Apr 26, 2023 Fail

Complaint · Fail
2 critical5 general Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at rear hand wash sink. Manager provided paper towels during inspection. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). See above for violation 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: Observed no hand cleanser at rear prep area handwash sink. Manager provided soap during inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
  
  Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween front handwash sink and prep cooler. Instd to provide splashguard and maintain
  
  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: Ceramic/clay drinking cups on site. Instd to ensure cups are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove cups from premises
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink in poor repair, heavily leaking underneath and using large pan to contain leaking water. Instd to repair and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-025 priority foundation
  
  Official wording (code 48)
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Floor in front prep area in poor repair, cracked and missing tiles through out. Instd to repair and maintain so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Ventilation system and filters with excessive grease accumulation. Instt clean and maintain same
  
  Official wording (code 56)
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Dec 7, 2022 Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical4 general Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: No handwashing sign at restroom handsink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
  
  Inspector’s note: Found bulk spice containers not labeled. Instructed to properly label when not in original container, maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 37)
  Food properly labeled; original container
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes during storage, maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 44)
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Found soiled mops stored inside mop sink. Instructed to hang to dry, maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Found cracked/damaged floor tiles in prep area. Instructed to replace/repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Nov 30, 2022 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: No handwashing sign at restroom handsink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- CriticalFood handling
  
  No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
  
  Inspector’s note: No disclosure or reminder on menu as required for raw/undercooked foods (eggs, carne asada). Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
  
  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: Found bulk spice containers not labeled. Instructed to properly label when not in original container, maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 37)
  Food properly labeled; original container
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes during storage, maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 44)
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Found soiled mops stored inside mop sink. Instructed to hang to dry, maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Found cracked/damaged floor tiles in prep area. Instructed to replace/repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Aug 5, 2021 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
  
  Inspector’s note: Missing employee health policy. Instd to provid an verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010
  
  Official wording (code 3)
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- GeneralFood temperature
  
  Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
  
  Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in prep cooler. Instd to provide and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 36)
  Thermometers provided & accurate
- GeneralFood handling
  
  In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored inbetween prep table and prep cooler. Instd to store properly
  
  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: Cutting board at prep cooler stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards
  
  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: Small leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: Raw wood at wall behind prep coolers. Instd to seal raw wood so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable and maintain
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Not all food employees had food-handler training.
  
  Inspector’s note: Missing food handler training for food handlers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site
  
  Official wording (code 57)
  All food employees have food handler training
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Required allergen training was missing.
  
  Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site.
  
  Official wording (code 58)
  Allergen training as required
Aug 26, 2019 Conditional

Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed clean up procedures for vomit, and dirrhea, but no disinfectant rated for norovirus, instructed to provide.priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
  
  Official wording (code 5)
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed the microwave interior not clean, instructed to 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: Observed the front upright freezer with excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean/maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Nov 28, 2018 Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

No violations
Nov 20, 2018 Fail

Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 general Show violations
- GeneralRepeat violation
  
  A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
  
  Inspector’s note: 8-404.13B4 Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/20/18 REPORT 2201194 10 6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. . 37 3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL. 41 3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES. 47 4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CERAMIC SERVING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL ON FRONT COUNTER SERVING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN 51 5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE…
  
  Official wording (code 60)
  Previous core violation corrected
Aug 29, 2018 Conditional

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
  
  Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n)- no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain
  
  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: 2-501.11a no procedure for responing to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
  
  Official wording (code 5)
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 no handwashing signs at handsinks. Instd to provide and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
  
  Inspector’s note: : 3.501.17(a) variety of foods not properly labeled, dated (cooked rice, beans, chicken, etc.) food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 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 no disclosure or reminder on menu as required. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
  
  Official wording (code 25)
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- GeneralFood temperature
  
  Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
  
  Inspector’s note: 4-302.12(a) - missing food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
  
  Official wording (code 36)
  Thermometers provided & accurate
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 dry storage containers not labeled. Instd to properly label
  
  Official wording (code 37)
  Food properly labeled; original container
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3-304.14(b) wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution inbetween uses.
  
  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: 4-101.11 (b-e). Observed ceramic serving cups on site. Instd to remove from premises and use proper food grade utensils/equipment. Also observed cilantro/jalapenos being stored in original plastic, milk crate type containers from supplier after being rinsed. Must provide proper food grade containers, approved for commercial multi-use. Must maintain same. Aluminum foil on front counter serving line. Instd to remove and 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: 5-204.12 - unable to locate backflow device for ice machine. Instd to be able to locate same.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-201.11- wall next to utility sink in rear in poor rear, worn, uneven surface. Instd to repair and maintain surface
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-201.17: plant vines hanging from ceiling over front prep area where beverage dispenser, juicer and multi use equipment located. Instd to remove plant vines from premises. So as surface to be easily cleanable.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 wall in front prep area not clean, food debris. Instd to clean and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 interior of hood and filters above cooking line not clean, excessive grease. Instd to clean and maintain
  
  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 food handlers without food handler training. Instd to obtain for all food handlers.
  
  Official wording (code 57)
  All food employees have food handler training
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Required allergen training was missing.
  
  Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367: no allergen training as required for city of chicago certified food managers. Instd to obtain as required.
  
  Official wording (code 58)
  Allergen training as required
Aug 27, 2018 Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
6 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
  
  Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n)- no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain
  
  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: 2-501.11a no procedure for responing to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
  
  Official wording (code 5)
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 no handwashing signs at handsinks. Instd to provide and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3.501.17(a) variety of foods not properly labeled, dated (cooked rice, beans, chicken, etc.) food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 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 no disclosure or reminder on menu as required. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
  
  Official wording (code 25)
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- CriticalRepeat violation
  
  A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
  
  Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation from 8/20/17 report 2201194 not corrected violation #10- 5-205.11(a) - handsink in rear prep area not maintained, no water availabe, pipe disconnected. Instd to repair and maintain with hot (minimum 100f) /cold running water under city pressure. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
  
  Official wording (code 59)
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- GeneralFood temperature
  
  Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
  
  Inspector’s note: 4-302.12(a) - missing food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
  
  Official wording (code 36)
  Thermometers provided & accurate
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 dry storage containers not labeled. Instd to properly label.
  
  Official wording (code 37)
  Food properly labeled; original container
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3-304.14(b) wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution inbetween uses.
  
  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: 4-101.11 (b-e). Observed ceramic serving cups on site. Instd to remove from premises and use proper food grade utensils/equipment. Also observed cilantro/jalapenos being stored in original plastic, milk crate type containers from supplier after being rinsed. Must provide proper food grade containers, approved for commercial multi-use. Must maintain same. Aluminum foil on front counter serving line. Instd to remove and 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: 5-204.12 - unable to locate backflow device for ice machine. Instd to be able to locate same.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-201.11- wall next to utility sink in rear in poor rear, worn, uneven surface. Instd to repair and maintain surface
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-201.17: plant vines hanging from ceiling over front prep area where beverage dispenser, juicer and multi use equipment located. Instd to remove plant vines from premises. So as surface to be easily cleanable.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 wall in front prep area not clean, food debris. Instd to clean and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 interior of hood and filters above cooking line not clean, excessive grease. Instd to clean and maintain
  
  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 food handlers without food handler training. Instd to obtain for all food handlers.
  
  Official wording (code 57)
  All food employees have food handler training
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Required allergen training was missing.
  
  Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367: no allergen training as required for city of chicago certified food managers. Instd to obtain as required.
  
  Official wording (code 58)
  Allergen training as required
Aug 20, 2018 Fail

Canvass · Fail
6 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
- CriticalManagement & training
  
  Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
  
  Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n)- no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain.
  
  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: 2-501.11a no procedure for responing to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
  
  Official wording (code 5)
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 no handwashing signs at handsinks. Instd to provide and maintain.
  
  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: 5-205.11(a) - handsink in rear prep area not maintained, no water availabe, pipe disconnected. Instd to repair and maintain with hot (minimum 100f) /cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
  
  Official wording (code 10)
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3.501.17(a) variety of foods not properly labeled, dated (cooked rice, beans, chicken, etc.) food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 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: No disclosure or reminder on menu as required. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
  
  Official wording (code 25)
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- GeneralFood temperature
  
  Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
  
  Inspector’s note: 4-302.12(a) - missing food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
  
  Official wording (code 36)
  Thermometers provided & accurate
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 dry storage containers not labeled. Instd to properly label.
  
  Official wording (code 37)
  Food properly labeled; original container
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
  
  Inspector’s note: 3-304.14(b) wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution inbetween uses.
  
  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: 4-101.11 (b-e). Observed ceramic serving cups on site. Instd to remove from premises and use proper food grade utensils/equipment. Also observed cilantro/jalapenos being stored in original plastic, milk crate type containers from supplier after being rinsed. Must provide proper food grade containers, approved for commercial multi-use. Must maintain same. Aluminum foil on front counter serving line. Instd to remove and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 47)
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
  
  Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 no chemical test provided for measuring sanitizing solutions. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.
  
  Official wording (code 48)
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
  
  Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 - unable to locate backflow device for ice machine. Instd to be able to locate same.
  
  Official wording (code 51)
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-201.17: live plant vines hanging from ceiling over front prep area where beverage dispenser, juicer and multi use equipment located. Instd to remove plant vines from premises. So as surface to be easily cleanable.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-201.11- wall next to utility sink in rear in poor rear, worn, uneven surface. Instd to repair and maintain surface.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 wall in front prep area not clean, food debris. Instd to clean and maintain.
  
  Official wording (code 55)
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
  
  Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 interior of hood and filters above cooking line not clean, excessive grease. Instd to clean and maintain.
  
  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 food handlers without food handler training. Instd to obtain for all food handlers.
  
  Official wording (code 57)
  All food employees have food handler training
- PaperworkManagement & training
  
  Required allergen training was missing.
  
  Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367: no allergen training as required for city of chicago certified food managers. Instd to obtain as required.
  
  Official wording (code 58)
  Allergen training as required
Oct 6, 2017 Pass

Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed foil on the front prep table storage shelf, and cardboard on the rear prep area storage shelves, instructed to remove to remove foil and cardboard.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed foil on the rear prep area wall behind the stove, and prep table, instructed to remove. Also remove the foil on the front prep area behind the trash can.
Aug 22, 2016 Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  
  Inspector’s note: The light fixture in the rear food prep area is not shielded. Must install a light shield.
Aug 15, 2016 Fail

Canvass · Fail
2 critical7 general Show violations
- CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
  
  Facilities to maintain proper temperature
  
  Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed the 2 door prep cooler in the rear prep area with an air temperature of 52f. The cooler was used to store potentially hazardous foods such as chicken and salsa. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
- 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 temperature inside of the prep coolers. Observed sour cream at 58.2f, chicken at 54.4f, eggs at 53.8f, milk at 48.7-51.2f, tripe at 87.1f, corn truffle sauce at 53.8f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 100# of food worth $100. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
- 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 3 live cockroaches in the rear food prep area on the wall behind the storage shelves and prep table in the corner. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags lining stainless steel containers used to store food in the steam table. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers as a food contact surface. Replace the plastic containers used for dry food storage that are held together by duct tape.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  
  Inspector’s note: Clean the prep table and storage shelves in the rear food prep area.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  
  Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the rear food prep area especially behind the cooking equipment and coolers.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  
  Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the rear food prep area and front prep area around where the garbage can sits. Observed condensed water dripping from the duct work in the rear food prep area. Must insulate duct work to eliminate condensation. Paint or cover drywall in the rear food prep area so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  
  Inspector’s note: The light fixture in the rear food prep area is not shielded. Must install a light shield.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  
  Inspector’s note: Repair the faucet at the 3 compartment sink that is wrapped in plastic to keep it from leaking. Must provide 3 sink stoppers at the 3 compartment sink.
Aug 26, 2015 Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

No violations
Aug 21, 2015 Fail

Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
- CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
  
  Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
  
  Inspector’s note: Rear exposed handsink has been removed in prep areas/dishwashing area that is currently being used as prep and dishwashing area. Instd to re install exposed handsink in same location and maintain at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical
- GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed food handler rinsing cooked pork in unlean mop sink. Instd not to use mop sink for preparing/rinsing for food at any time. Food voluntarily disposed of and denatured at this time. Approx 10lbs $50 value. Observed customer self-service salad bar without any sneeze/guard, proper barrier. Instd to provide proper sneeze guard or remove. Observed raw packages of steak stored immediately stored on top of ready to eat vegetables in rear cooler. Instd to store raw food properly at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005a serious.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  
  Inspector’s note: Interior of hood with excessive grease hanging from interior. Instd to clean and maintain same.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  
  Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in rear not under ventilation system. Instd to have all cooking equipment directly under ventilation or remove equipment.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
  
  Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instd to do so.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food handler requirements met
  
  Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide proper records, logs.
Nov 13, 2014 Pass

License · Pass
2 general Show violations
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  
  Inspector’s note: Onbserved splash guard needed on exposed handsink in front cooking area. Install and maintain splash guard on sink next to prep table.
- GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
  
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  
  Inspector’s note: Observed unusable cooking equipment in rear outside of premises must be removed. Observed broken/unusable cooking equipment in kitchen must be restored or removed.

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Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
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