Yvolina's Tamales+groceries

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 17, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Apr 5, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the person in charge without proof of allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement for all city of chicago food service sanitation managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Apr 28, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Apr 18, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil being used as liners for shelving unit. Instructed to remove and maintain.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

5. Apr 11, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL IN CORNER OF BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil being used as liners for shelving unit. Instructed to remove and maintain.

     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: Observed unused items (cooler) behind serving line. Also observed clutter in basment. Instructed to remove to clutter in basment and remove cooler to prevent potential pest harborage and keep everything elevated 6 inches off of the floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. May 20, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed items in the rear storage area on the floor. Instructed to properly store 6 inches or more off the floor and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

7. Mar 4, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     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: 4-101.17 observed raw wood on the counters located at the front food prep area/customer service area. Instructed to seal raw wood.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

8. Mar 1, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 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 on premises at this time, instructed to provide. 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 procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Feb 25, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 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 on premises at this time, instructed to provide. 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 procedures for vomiting and diarheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 33 jars of mole, salas,on premises which has been canned in the restaurant with out a haccp/variance review, or approval by cdph. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-005. All 33 jars were removed from sale, and held/tagged for inspection at this time, instructed manager to contact cdph so inspector can come and remove tag, and observed dumping of the product. Also instructed manager to contact cdphfood@cityofchicago.org, atn. Partick oconner for haccp/variance applications/forms.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Jun 8, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Chest freezer containing potentially hazardous food(cooked pulled pork and bags of ice) not maintaining proper temperature(38.5f). Instructed that freezer must maintain food at o degrees or lower. Chest freezer tag held for inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food, (13) 1-pound bags of cooked pulled pork in clear permeable plastic bags stored partially submerged in water and ice within a chest freezer at rear of prep area. Also noted that (7) 7lb bags of ice were also in a plastic bag placed over the bags of cooked pulled pork also in same freezer. Manager immediately voluntarily denatured and discarded both food and ice. Instructed that frozen food /ice must be stored at 0 degrees f or lower. Approx. Wt. 20lbs, value $260.00. Serious violation 7-38-005(a) issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under and around heavy equipment, prep tables at rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at rear prep area, organize and maintain at all times.

11. Feb 6, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior bottom of 2-dr cold holding station at rear prep area and refrigerator in same area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor along wallbase and at corners under prep table at rear prep area of food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from behind rear service counter, organize and maintain at all times. Properly store employees articles (coats)from shelf at rear.

12. Apr 18, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Mar 15, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: No hot water provided throughout the establishment. Water temperature was 46f at the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to provide adequate hot water above 110f at all times for proper dishwashing. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1631719 on 2/16/16 not corrected: 32 - observed large pots not able to submerge in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to use smaller pots that are able to submerge in the 3 compartment sink in order to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all equipment or replace the 3 compartment sink. 36 - observed light shields needed over the dry storage/ produce area /food prep area located in the front. Instructed to provide and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All prepackaged salsas and moles must be properly labeled with name of item, list of all ingredients, name and address of preparer, list of allergens, etc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the propane stoves from the premises. Propane stoves cannot be used indoors. Repair the leak at the 3 compartment sink drain line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

14. Jan 30, 2017 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

15. Feb 16, 2016 Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large pots not able to submerge in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to use smaller pots that are able to submerge in the 3 compartment sink in order to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all equipment. Observed no drying rack located above the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken wall tile under the 3 compartment sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shields needed over the dry storage/ produce area located in the front. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a splash guard is needed on both sides of the exposed hand sink located in between the 3 compartment sink and prep table. Instructed to provide and maintain.