Conditional

Langosta Nayarita

3118 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 14, 2026

Langosta Nayarita was last inspected on May 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 14, 2026 · Short Form Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine. Ice used for human consumption. Instructed person in charge to clean and repair ice machine, removing and discarding ice in bin. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued. Person in charge discarded ice and clean machine at time of inspection.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers ( flour, salt...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Using foam cups as a scoop for cooked and dry food items, Instructed to use proper scoops.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Damaged walls behind prep table in kitchen Exposed gypsum, Instructed to provide a durable smooth surface.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hand soap provided in employees restroom, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Observed open container of raw chicken in prep cooler stored above a container of ready-to-eat foods: salad, sliced cucumber..., Instructed not place raw meats at below ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-005. salad discarded.

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: No date markings on several cooked food containers in walk-in cooler, Instructed manager to date all cooked food containers that are held in cooler for more than 24 hours counting cook day as day one. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers ( flour, salt...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Using foam cups as a scoop for cooked and dry food items, Instructed to use proper scoops.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Damaged walls behind prep table in kitchen Exposed gypsum, Instructed to provide a durable smooth surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers handling food without hair nets/restraints and not wearing beard restraints. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to store properly between usage.

      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: Observed loose/broken door handle to freezer unit near dry storage area. Instructed to repair or replace.

      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 no covered receptacle in employee washroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sinks through out. Instd to provide signage at handwash sinks 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: Missing common name on dry storage containers. Instd to label and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor in prep area (containers of butter). Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain off floor

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Styrofoam cups being used as dispensing utensils and submerged in dry storage containers. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils and have stored with handle above the food.

      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 heavily 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

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All storage shelves through out prep and warewashing areas, interior of microwave, interior of all freezers and coolers including rubber gaskets of doors not clean, excessive accumulation of debris and food residue. Instd to detail clean all and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor through out premises, along wallbase and in corners behind chest freezers, coolers and 3-compartment sink not clean, excessive food debris, dirt accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in employee restroom not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels in the employee washroom at the washbowl sink nor at the hand-sink in the customer mens restroom. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the rear two door refrigerator, such as 40lbs of shrimp at 60.1f, 3lbs of ceviche at 59.4f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 43lbs at $1100. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed menu with a footnote reminder statement on the menu and missing disclosure by astericks for related menu items . Instructed to provide both disclosure statement and reminder on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items offered (ex. Raw oysters, raw tuna, salmon etc.). (refer to online cdph consumer advisory guide). Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted two door refrigrator to be at improper at 55.7f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

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

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and customer seating areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Still finding evidence appx. 8-10 or more live roaches crawling on pipes along walls in prep areas,rear storage area,underside of counter top in cracks and crevices of bar and crawling on wall and on floor ,rear kitchen- on wall and wheel base of prep cooler and appx. 40 or more mice droppings on floor along wall bases in furnance room and in rear storage area under shelving units.must remove droppings clean and sanitize all areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/21/2022.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

      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: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE OF 2-DRAWER & DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF STOVE,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,STORAGE AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM ,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND WHERE NEEDED.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES STORAGE AREAS,FURNANCE ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED /LOOSE WALL TRIM NEAR REAR COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZERS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES,OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOPS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP & DISH AREAS.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical11 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2546284 1/7/2022 not corrected #38-still finding evidence appx. 17 or more live roaches crawling in door trim in hall way,inside of wall outlet in dining area,underside of counter top in cracks and crevices of bar and crawling on wall and on floor ,rear kitchen- on wall and wheel base of prep cooler,door hinges of chest freezer in rear area and appx. 100 or more mice droppings on floor along wall bases in furnance room and in rear storage closet.must remove droppings clean and sanitize all areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/19/2022.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4' GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

      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: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF 2-DRAWER & DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS & WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF STOVE,GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT..

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED /LOOSE WALL TRIM NEAR REAR COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZERS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES,OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOPS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE , FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS, TOILET ROOMS,WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES STORAGE AREAS,FURNANCE ROOM,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,CLOSETS,MOP SINK BASIN AND WHERE NEEDED.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,STORAGE AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM ,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND WHERE NEEDED.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP & DISH AREAS.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written record of following protocol of checking vaccination in public place.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical23 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no 90-day shell fish tags written record of last date used on tags.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 5lbs- diced octopus 60.8f,10lbs. Sliced tomato 47.3f,5lbs- shrimp empanadas 47.3f insideof prep and reach in coolers,4- quarts of whipping cream 52.8f-57.0f on prep table.12- gallons of soup 45.1f-45.5f on floor in large pots in walk in cooler. Product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0 or below. Appx.138 lbs. $150.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 2- door rear reach in cooler at 48.2f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.once repaired email letter when ready.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVING AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • 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 orginalpapckage.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more live roaches crawling around in cracks and crevices of wood at service counters and bar area,openings in wall and on ledges of overhead shelving units,door hinges of chest freezers.also.appx. 20 or more mice droppings on floor mixed in with clothing and dirt on floor in rear closet.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/7/22.(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 an appx. "1/2-3/4' gap along bottom of front double doors.must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on shelving units.

      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: Must remove rust from exterior lids of chest freezers,lower shelves of prep tables,inside of 2-drawer & door prep cooler shelving units & walk in cooler.must repair or replace torn door gaskets on all prep coolers,2- door reach in cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive build up of grease and food debris build up inside of stove,grill tables, prep tables, all prep and reach in coolers and freezers,all storage shelving units throughout,fryer cabinets and wheel bases,grill tables, pipes of cooking equipment.must defrost ice in chest freezers,clean interior panel of ice machine and exterior of food storage containers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on garbage can in staff unisex toilet room must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on toilet and sink in staff uni-sex toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged /loose wall trim near rear cooler and where needed,gap between floor and wall near chest freezers and cracks and crevices,openings in walls throughout,underneath counter tops.must seal all openings around pipes, wires leading into walls and ceiling throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease , food debris and dirt build up from walls and ceilings in prep areas, toilet rooms,wall vents in dining area,walk in cooler and where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls throughout premises storage areas,furnance room,front service counter,closets,mop sink basin and where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on floors throughout prep area,storage areas, staff toilet room ,walk in cooler and freezer and where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and debris build up from hood & filters at cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace ventilation not working at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-303.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields in all prep & dish areas.provide adequate lighting in rear storage area and walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written record of following protocol of checking vaccination in public place.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signage for vaccination posted on inside of business.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signages at handsinks in prep area and in employee toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two large pots (60 liters) of cooked shrimp soup in walk in cooler at temperatures ranging from 50.1f to 52.3f. Manager discarded and denatured soup. Instructed manager that all tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in reach-in coolers in front serving and prep areas. Instructed manager to provide thermometers in all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged and dirty gaskets on reach in coolers in prep areas. Instructed manager to repair, replace 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: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products in womens toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles in front of ice machine. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light under ventilation hood.instructed manager to replace 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: Observed no food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical10 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 employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      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 procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. 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: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sink in employee washroom. Hand washing signs shall be posted at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      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: Observed no date marking for refrigerated ready to eat tcs food stored in reach-in and walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to label and date all ready to eat tcs food stored more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 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: Observed no disclosure and reminder on menu for raw and undercooked food. Instructed manager to provide disclosure and reminder statement on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 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: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep and storage area. Instructed to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

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

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic container laying on ice and used as dispensing utensil inside ice machine. Instructed manager to provide ice scoop to properly dispense ice.

      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: Observed rust deposits on shelving units inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove all rusty surfaces on shelving unit 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: Observed food spills inside upright freezer, grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, dust buildup on fan guards inside walk-in cooler, and residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager 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: Observed baseboards missing along wall under beverage machines in dining area, along walls and corners in rear prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace missing baseboards in all areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing floor tiles in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace floor tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shields missing in rear prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace missing light shields.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. 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 the rear box freezer in poor repair. Top broken interior lid, with exposed instulation, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean.

  13. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Outside grease container not maintained at time of inspection. Instructed manager to clean all encrusted grease at top of container and remove grease from ground. Must clean and maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing when worn, discolored and deep cuts. Rubber gaskets on reach in coolers in need of replacing when worn. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: interior of all reach in coolers, rubber gaskets, outside handle surfaces, all coooking equipment, prep tables, ice machine and storage shelves. Must detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning under and around all equipment. Must detail 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: Walls in prep area and dish area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Hole in wall in rear storage area in need of sealing. Must clean, correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Lights in need of shields in prep area. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Handsink in bathroom in need of better water pressure. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All reach in and walk in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary clutter in closets must be removed. Correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a cean sanitized container not in the ice. Must correct and maintain.

  16. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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