Pass

Tacos El Tio 2

5737 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant ZIP 60634 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 15, 2026

Tacos El Tio 2 was last inspected on September 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

September 15, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed some food handler training certificates were expired. Must provide food handler training for current employees.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed allergen training certificates are missing and expired. Must provide allergen training certificates for all certified food managers.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed steak at improper cold holding temperature at 50f inside of 2-door refrigerator. The following tcs foods were found at improper cold holding temperature ranging from 48-65f such as chicken, cooked tongue, chorizo, carnitas, queso, ham, rice, carne asada, cooked mushrooms, sliced tomatoes and shelled eggs. Tcs foods must be held at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food discarded. Food weighing approximately 500 pounds at a cost of $4,000.

      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 improper ambient temperature inside of 2-door refrigerator at 50f. Ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed fly strip hanging from ceiling in prep area. Must remove.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic being used to cover ice machine in prep area. Instructed to provide a durable lid for ice machine.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some food handler training certificates were expired. Must provide food handler training for current employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed allergen training certificates are missing and expired. Must provide allergen training certificates for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11--observed cracked floor tiles in walk in freezer. Must repair.

      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--observed debris and dirty water inside of floor drain by dish washing area. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked meat at improper cold holding temperature at 60f in prep cooler. Also observed cooked spinach and mushrooms at an improper cold holding temperature at 46.8f in prep cooler. Time temperature control for safety foods must be held at 41f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water dripping from pipe below hand washing sink in dish washing area. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in women's toilet room. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris and dirty water inside of floor drain by dish washing area. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked floor tiles in walk in freezer. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in dish washing area inaccessible. Observed large table blocking hand washing sink, making it inaccessible for employees to wash hands. Hand sink must be accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Employee moved table during inspection.

      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 cooked chicken at improper cold holding temperature at 53f in prep cooler. The following tcs foods were also held at improper cold holding temperatures: chorizo, pork, beef, cooked rice, and cooked mushrooms ranging from 50- 56f. Tcs foods must be held at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food voluntarily discarded by employee. Food weighing approximately 25 lbs for $200.00.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates and bowls facing up on shelves at kitchen prep line. Must store inverted.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water inside prep cooler at main line. Must 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 torn gaskets at prep cooler located at main line. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood not working for alpha stock pot range in rear. An adequate ventilation system is required for commercial cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11--observed numerous boxes of food stacked on floor by rear door. Instructed to store food at least 6 inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14--observed dirty wiping cloth stored on cutting board. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution bucket 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: 5-205.15-- observed minor leak at pipes below 3-compartment sink when water is draining. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge during inspection. Instructed to have a person in charge on site at all times. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cook wearing gloves wiping hands on dirty wiping cloth then immediately handling ready to eat tacos to plate for customer. Instructed to wash hands when changing tasks to prevent contamination. Priority violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in dish washing area inaccessible. Observed large table blocking hand washing sink making it inaccesssible for employees to wash hands. Hand sink must be accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Employee moved table during inspection.

      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: Observed numerous boxes of food stacked on floor by rear door. Instructed to store food at least 6 inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloth stored on cutting board. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution bucket when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water draining into 3-compartment sink from tube connected to ice machine. 3-compartment sink must be used to wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry equipment and utensils. Must reroute tube to floor drain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-025. 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: Observed minor leak at pipes below 3-compartment sink when water is draining. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while tcs foods were being prepared and served(tacos, rice). Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · 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: 4-501.11--observed a torn door gasket bottom left inside of the 4 door stand up cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  8. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket bottom left inside of the 4 door stand up cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside container used for recycling boxes overflowing with cardboard boxes and additional cardboard boxes stored on ground floor next to waste grease container.instructed management that all recyclables must be stored inside receptacles so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize the 2nd floor dry storage rooms and elevate stock items at least 6" inches off the floor to facilitate cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee with expired food handler certificate. Instructed to provide and maintain current food handlers as required.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from (10/11/2022) was not displayed for the public to view.today's inspection report summary was issued and posted must be displayed and visible to the public at all times.priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2385900 DATED: 08/10/2020 #58--FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Nov 10, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Reminder disclosure statements incorrectly written inside menu for undercooked food being served.(steak and eggs)priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005.must correct.

      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 food not labeled. Sugar, rice, etc. Must label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2385900 DATED: 08/10/2020 #58--FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Nov 10, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge present with city of chicago certified manager certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site but has in-complete clean-up items. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops, and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is effective against norovirus). Priority foundation violation 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: Observed rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed managememt to remove rust and repaint or replace the shelves.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen storage racks/shelves, prep tables, food storage containers, interior and exterior of the freezer and prep coolers, steam table, and deep fryer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide missing floor tile in front of deep fryer at front prep line and detail clean floors along walls and in all corners throughout the kitchen/prep dishwashig areas including the 2nd floor dry goods storage room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2385900 DATED: 08/10/2020 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Nov 10, 2020 #58--FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Nov 10, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while (tcs foods) (steak,beans,beef etc.) are being prepared and served to the customers. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present when handling (tcs foods).priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical9 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install handsink with hot and cold running water equipped with hand soap and hand drying device or paper towel adjacent and accessible to 3 compartment sink (dishwashing area). Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) no 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: 23 instructed to properly label and date ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours inside coolers. Must identify product shelf life or "consume by" dating (7 days from preparation date). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide visible labels for food storage/bins identified with common name.

      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: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside coolers. Must use food grade bags.

      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: Found mopsink in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace.

      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: Instructed to replace broken/loose rubber gasket around walk-in cooler door and around walk-in freezer door.

      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: Backflow preventer device not located behind ice machine. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair stripped (cold) faucet handle at hand sink in prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to secure loose faucet at hand sink inside men's washroom.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize 2nd floor storage and in rear storage area. Must remove unnecessary articles and unused equipment to prevent pest harborage. Usable items (food and non food) must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (beef, pork, chicken etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be present when handling tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found incomplete approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge has no food handler certificate.instructed person in charge to get a food handler certificate. Priority foundation violation no citation issued

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an incomplete clean up kit on site.instructed management to complete the clean up kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device at mop sink. Instructed management to install backflow device at mop sink. Core violation

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter at rear storage area,instructed management to remove clutter. Core violation

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burn't out light bulb over food prep area at rear.instructed management to replace light bulb. Core violation

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Violation #58 not corrected//no allergen certification on premises-previous core violation not corrected see report#2243542 dated 12-14-2018 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified manager on premises from 8:45 a.m to 9:45 a.m when food was being prepared such as tacos and burritos. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to get allergen certified previously notified 12-14-2018 see report#2243542 -citation issued see violation #60 below

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general2 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 site . Instructed to have employee health policy p.f violation 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: No clean up on site instructed to create a clean up policy upon next inspection p.f 78-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory on the menu . Instructed to have consumer advisory on menu. No citation issued p.f violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lights in the prep area not working needs to repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No one has the food handler training. Violation pa 100-0367

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No one on site has the food allergen training. No citation

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  15. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charged during inspection

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • 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 site . Instructed to have employee health policy p.f violation 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: No clean up on site instructed to create a clean up policy upon next inspection p.f 78-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observe no consumer advisory on the menu . Instructed to have consumer advisory on menu. No citation issued p.f violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found raw wood shelves in side the walk in cooler.needs to replace or paint.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT ABLE TO USE HOT WATER DUE TO BROKEN FAUCET. NEEDS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030c

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed under the 3 compartment sink has a open hole on the floor, need to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observer lights in the prep area not working needs to repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No one on site with the food sanitation when hot and cold food is being server and prepared. Citation issue pf 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No one has the food handler training. Violation pa 100-0367

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No one on site has the food allergen training. No citation

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  16. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed service refrigertor at hot line area not holding cold foods at 40f and below air temp 50f- see food temperatures below-tagged refrigerator. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed these food products out of temperature they are steak 50f,millaesa 45f,rice 45.9f,beef,pastor 48f in service refrigerator at the hot line.these food products voluntaily denatured.total lbs 15.41lbs and total price-$165.00. Critical violation 7-38-005(a) )

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed condenser fan guards dusty in walk-in cooler.instructed management to clean unit guards in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handsink at one food prep area and not at other rear food prep area/3comp sink area.instructed management to install another exposed handsink at rear food prep area 3-comp sink area.

  17. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dish machine improper final sanitizing rinse of 10 ppm. Instructed to fix. A mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Must provide adequate sanitizing concentration of 25 ppm at 120f, 50 ppm at 75f, 100 ppm at 55f. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install sneeze guards or barrier between front prep/cooking and service area. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • 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: Instructed to rodent proofed bottom of exit door in rear (with 1/4 inch gap). Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove paper liner on shelves in dining/bus area.---------noted divider at 2 compartment sink in poor repair with holes and rust accumulation. Must replace or repair smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall in dining and in rear prep/cooking area.---------must clean light shields with dead insects in rear prep/dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light bulbs must be shielded inside display cooler in front service area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky faucet (hot) handle at exposed hand sink in rear prep/cooking area.---------must repair loose mop sink in rear area.--------must repair slow draining exposed hand sink in rear prep/cooking area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers and freezer and metal stem thermometer for hot and cold holding of food products.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles and unused equipment in rear storage area and unnecessary articles stored inside storage cabinet in second floor storage area.

  19. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.