Pastes y Empanadas Golden Tuzo

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 31, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two ceiling tiles near window with water staining damage. Instructed person in charge to replace tiles and maintain all ceiling tiles in prep and serving area at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Oct 25, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Oserved closing washroom door not self closing. Instructed to repair/replace.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tile in the front serving area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Aug 4, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the exterior of the oven.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the floor between the oven and stove.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: One of the light fixtures in the rear prep area is missing a light shield. Management instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the washroom is not operational. Must repair or replace the ventilation fan in the washroom.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Jul 1, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead cockroaches on the floor throughout the rear prep area, and on the ceiling inside the washroom. Instructed management to remove all dead insects from premises.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted an excess of old food, dirt and debris build up on and inside the small ovens, inside the glass top chest freezer lid, and on the pastry machine and large floor mixer. Instructed management to detail clean all said equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

5. Jun 24, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   11 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide an ambient air thermometer inside the 1-door beverage cooler in the front prep area.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 14 live cockroaches in the following places: on the floor underneath the chest freezer and large floor mixer, on the dish area floor mat, on the wall near the exit door, inside the dirty linen bag, on the garbage can, and on the clean dish shelf above the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove all roaches and activity, clean/sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for additional service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead cockroaches on the floor underneath equipment and in the dry storage closest, as well as dead insects inside the light shields in the rear prep area. Instructed management to remove all dead insects from premises.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1 inch gap on the left side of the ac unit near the three compartment sink. Must seal gap to prevent pest/rodent entry and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a knife being stored in between a prep table and dirty wall. Observed a cup being used as a scoop inside a food container. Instructed management to store untensils in clean locations, and to use a scoop with a handle, and that the handle must be stored above the top of the food.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted an excess of old food, dirt and debris build up on and inside the small ovens, inside the glass top chest freezer lid, and on the pastry machine and large floor mixer. Instructed management to detail clean all said equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary articles stored throughout rear prep area, such as broken equipemnt, etc. Must remove all itmes that are unnecessary to the operation, clean, and reorganize all remaining items.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted a heavy accumulation of dirt and food inside the crevices of the dish area floor mat, and on the floors near the wall base throughout the rear prep area. Instructed management to detail clean floor mat and floors, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light bulbs over the rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield for the glass bulb located on the edge of the ventilation hood.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 2/24/2021 report #2485122 not corrected: violation #10 (6-301.14) observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sink in food preparation area. Must provide. Violation #37 (3-302.12) must label food storage containers when food is not in the original container. Violation #40 (2-402.11) observed employee cooking and preparing foods without wearing a hair restraint. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is prepared and served. Violation #55 (6-201.16) observed a few water damaged ceiling tiles above prep tables in rear food preparation area. Must repair and maintain. Violation #56 (6-501.14) observed grease buid up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Violation #58 (2-102.13) observed one certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Instructed pic that all certified food…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Feb 24, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Feb 24, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge unable to provide employee health policy. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     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: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sink in food preparation area. Must provide.

     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: Must label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee cooking and preparing foods without wearing a hair restraint. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is prepared and served.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer device at the coffee espresso machine in front coffee station area. Must provide a backflow preventer device so that can be located to be served and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the unisex washroom door not self closing. Must install a self closing device.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a few water damaged ceiling tiles above prep tables in rear food preparation area. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buid up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Instructed pic that all certified food managers must obtain food allergen certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Aug 20, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

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

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up procedure and supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

9. Aug 13, 2019 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

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

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure and supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24 hours not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees preparing food without a hair restraint. Management instructed to provide hair restraints for all food handling employees.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the storage shelves, prep tables, and ovens.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle was provided in the employee washroom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an opening (approximately 1" high and 3 feet long) along the bottom of the front side of the outside garbage dumpster. The dumpster is rusted out along the bottom of the front side and is accessible to rodents. Management instructed to replace the outside garbage dumpster. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Mar 21, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed terry cloth towels lineing shelf at front coffee prep area.instructed management to remove and that only smooth easily cleanable surfaces may be used.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked and broken ceilng panels at rear food prep area.instructed management to replace ceiling panels that are cracked and broken.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lights and bent-up light shield at rear food prep area/hot line.instructed management to replace burnt out lights and bent up light shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handsink at front prep area slow draining.instruucted management to repair.

11. Jul 7, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM,STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CONNECT THE DIPPING WELL AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT

12. Jun 26, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of glass reach in cooler at 44.7f with potentially hazardous foods stored inside.a held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240 when ready.must have cold holding unit at 40.0f r below.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of potentially hazardous foods stored inside of glass reach in cooler such as 2- 1/2 qts. Natural yogurt 45.5f-46.3f,1qt. Strawberry yogurt 45.3f,1- gallon nut yogurt 45.4f,1/2 lb. Shredded chicken 47.6f,1lb. Cut lettuce 49.2f,4qts. Verde salsa 48.5f. Must have cold holding foods at 40.0f or below. Appx.22.4 lbs.$70.(critical 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 evidence of appx. 30 or more live small flies crawling on floor in basement and in pooling dirty black water on floor next to wash machine, flying around in rear prep area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/26/17.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from unused coolers,prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor in furnace room,storage closet and basement.must repair or replace broken concrete floor in basement

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water in front prep area.must connect the dipping well and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement

13. Sep 19, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear microwave, and toaster oven not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in front dining area not clean under tables, instructed to clean.

14. Apr 19, 2016 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 the floor mixer not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the basement not clean, instructed to clean, also fill holes on the floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in basement, instructed to organize and remove items not being used. Also remove small propane tank from basement, can't be stored inside.

15. Apr 12, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 40 mice droppings in the heater room, under the 3 comp. Sink area, and behind the coolers, instructed to remove all droppings clean and sanitize all areas. Also have pest control return 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 the floor mixer not clean , instructed to clean and sanitize in place floor mixer. Also clean exterior of cooler doors.also clean/sanitize the front coffee machine above the coffee basket.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean thru-out, instructed to clean under and around all equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front wall in poor repair next to condiment cooler, instructed to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing over rear prep area, instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear 3 compartment sink nozzle leaking and has black electrical tape on it, instructed to repair/replace.

16. May 29, 2015 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at mop sink faucet.must provide.

17. May 27, 2015 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot water at premises.critical violation. 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at mop sink faucet.must provide.