Fina Estampa
5210 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)
No Entry · as of Apr 22, 2026
Fina Estampa was last inspected on April 22, 2026 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
April 22, 2026 · Non-Inspection
Result: No Entry
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12//noted bulk seasonings in containers on prep table in kitchen. Instructed to provide labels of common name on items removed from its original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility with womiting and diarrhea clean up kit and no corresponding clean up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies and the written procedure that corresponds. Must keep both the policy and supplies on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure and reminder on the printed menu for all animal food products that can be ordered raw or undercooked. Instructed to provide a disclosure on the menu for all items (eggs any style, steak, fish) that can be ordered undercooked or raw and add a reminder on the menu that reads: *these items can be ordered undercooked or raw. Consuming undercooked or raw foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. (refer to cdph consumer advisory handout) provided consumer advisory signage priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted bulk seasonings in containers on prep table in kitchen. Instructed to provide labels of common name on items removed from its original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 10 roached seen during inspection. Roach activity was noted in the hot water closet between the rear dry storage and additional cooling units in the rear. Noted small roaches on the cashier's register in front. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity before re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label all food storage containers with name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found heavily stained/warped ceiling tiles in the mens and womens restrooms, and in the rear storage area. Must replace and maintain. Found heavy grease and dirt build up on the floor underneath the fryer. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust and ash build up on the filters of the ventilation hood. Found heavy dust build up on the vent cover in the womens restroom. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out light bulb in the women washroom. Instructed to replace
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available at handsink in prep/diswashing area. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. (corrected on site-manager provided soap) priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand washing sink in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label all food storage containers with name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap at three compartment sink to be leaking excessively and inoperable, causing waste water to drain onto food prep area floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain at all times. Priority #7-38-030(c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found heavily stained/warped ceiling tiles in the mens and womens restrooms, and in the rear storage area. Must replace and maintain. Found heavy grease and dirt build up on the floor underneath the fryer. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust and ash build up on the filters of the ventilation hood. Found heavy dust build up on the vent cover in the womens restroom. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out light bulb in the women washroom. Instructed to replace
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager from 12:00pm to 12:40pm while tcs foods such as chicken were prepared/served. At 12:40pm certified manager ricardo varela arrived on site. Instructed to maintain employee holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed blenders on table with spices containers in rear storage room. Instructed manager to store items in kitchen prep area.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler preparing salad without wearing a hairnet. Instructed to wear a hairnet when preparing food.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris under grill and instructed to clean floors throuhgout kitchen prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed vent cover hanging from ceiling above men's toilet. Instructed to seal.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dim light flickering in women's toilet room. Must provide adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler training certificates. Instructed to provide current food handler training certificates.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training certificates on site. Instructed to provide current allergen training certificates for all certified food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide all supplies listed on the clean up procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at the front counter/prep and rear prep/dish handwashing sinks. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found hot tcs food at improper hot holding temperature; found cooked chicken ranging from 120f - 125f in the hot-holding cabinet. Instructed management that all hot holding foods must be at 135f or above at all times. Food discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (cooked sweet potato, cooked chicken, and cooked beef) located in the 2-door cooler held for over 24 hours without discard dates. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed frozen food stored in plastic grocery bags inside the freezer in the prep area. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found a leak coming from a pipe in the ceiling in the rear storage area. Found multiple ceiling tiles missing the the rear storage area. Must repair pipe and replace ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found heavily stained/warped ceiling tiles in the mens and womens restrooms, and in the rear storage area. Must replace and maintain. Found heavy grease and dirt build up on the floor underneath the fryer. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust and ash build up on the filters of the ventilation hood. Found heavy dust build up on the vent cover in the womens restroom. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written records for employee vaccination or weekly testing as required per osha standards. Management instructed to provide and maintain a written record.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written record describing the protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places. Management instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide all supplies listed on the clean up procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose and describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the deep fryer.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must obtain the allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure and supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures for tcs foods. Observed whole rotiserrie chickens in the hot holding unit with a temperature of 126-131f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 36# of food worth $40. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose and describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Observed flour and sauces stored in plastic buckets which were labeled as dish detergent. Management instructed not to store food in containers which previously held poisonous or toxic materials. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on the premises to take hot and cold food temperatures. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label all food storage containers with name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the interior and exterior of the microwaves, stove, prep tables, deep fryer, food storage containers, interior of prep coolers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the food prep area especially under the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must obtain the allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile at front window at west dining area.intructed management to replace ceiling tile.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood and filters at hot line greasy.instructed management to clean and maintain hod and filters.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN SIDE DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR BEHIND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR REAR DOOR ,SIDE DINING AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLE AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING WALL BASE NEXT TO 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA NEAR MICROWAVE.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS
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Fail
License · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed front door with a gap appx."3/4-1" along bottom and rear door with 2- pin holes near lock.must rodent proof doors to be tight fitting.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Observed dish washing 3- compartment sink not properly designed.observed faucet at 3- compartment sink does not reach far right compartment to fill up sink to wash,rinse and sanitize at.must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace rusted out lower shelf at prep table in prep area.must provide a splash guard at hand sink in rear prep area next to dish storage rack.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from fryer cabinet.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tile in side dining area.must clean grease from floor behind pipes of cooking equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles near rear door ,side dining area and men's toilet room,hole around pipes under hand sinks in men's toilet room,missing wall base next to 3- door reach in cooler in prep area,missing wall outlet cover in prep area near microwave.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at 3- comp sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide probe thermometers for food temps.
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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.