Huaraches

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 17, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep table located in rear kitchen to have excessive rust built-up coating bottom of table. Instructed person in charge to remove/repair rusted surface.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler in front prep area with build-up on interior of doors. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking pipe located under three-compartment sink in front prep area. Instructed person in charge 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 cracked and missing floor tile on the floor in the rear kitchen. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and dust build up on unused hood system in rear kitchen. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain or remove.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Jun 26, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 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: 6-501.114 observed clutter stored on floor in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jun 16, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in front and rear prep areas 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

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (variety of chicken, rice, beans) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 48.8f - 50.1 f located in walk in cooler and front prep cold holding unit. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Manger discarded a total of 120lbs of tcs foods at a cost of $120. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • 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 and steak) 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) priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 140 mouse droppings on the floor of the rear exit door and basement area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • 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

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed water backing up at the 3 compartment sink area. When water is released from 2nd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2557200 conducted on 6/13/22. #37 must label food storage containers, #37 must label prepackaged (desserts) foods on display for sale with info given, #44 must invert multiuse utensils on storage shelves in rear area, #47 obesrved grocery bagsused for food storage in freezers, #55 must seal gap underneath countertop in front prep area . Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Jun 22, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in juice prep area. Must provide 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: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged (desserts) foods on display for sale with info given.

     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 an appx. "1-2" gap along bottom and sides of rear garage overhead door. Must make doors 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 storage shelves in rear area.

     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: Observed grocery bags used for food storage in reach in freezers.must use food grade bags for food storage.

     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: Must remove rust from lower shelf of rear prep table.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from pipes of cooking equipment,grill tables, fryer cabinets,prep tables,wheel bases of equipment.

     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 faucet at rear 3- compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must seal gap underneath counter top in front prep area.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area and men's toilet room.

     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 or organize articles off of floor and away from walls observed a massive amount of clutter in 1st fl.rear garage area and basement storage areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shields in rear dish washing area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment in front and rear prep areas.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

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

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Jun 13, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical14 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in juice prep area. Must 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 improper temperatures of tcs foods in coolers such as 5-gallons cooked beans 46.0f.10lbs. Raw steak 48.4f. 1.5lbs. Cooked rice 49.5f. 2lbs. Raw ribs 50.2f. 6lbs. Cooked taco meat 48.2f. 6lbs. Cooked pork 49.6f. 24lbs. Cooked steak 56.8f-62.4f. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Appx.82.2lbs. $390.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory reminder on menu of consuming raw or undercooked foods. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2- door prep cooler in front prep area at 51.8f with tcs foods stored inside a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired email letter. Must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • 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 original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged (desserts) foods on display for sale with info given.

     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. 100 or more mice droppings on floor near entry rear door,rear storage area on floor next to walk in cooler,near shelving units,in basement under & in between clutter,on floor under chemical storage shelf,in between and on unused cooler & storage shelves in storage area,on ledge of booth seat in dining area. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/13/22.(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" gap along bottom of front door and along bottom and sides of rear garage overhead door. Must make doors 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 storage shelves in rear area.

     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: Observed grocery bags used for food storage in reach in freezers.must use food grade bags for food storage.

     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: Must remove rust from lower shelf of rear prep table.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from pipes of cooking equipment,grill tables, fryer cabinets,prep tables,wheel bases of equipment.

     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 faucet at rear 3- compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must seal gap underneath counter top in front prep area.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area and men's toilet room.

     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 or organize articles off of floor and away from walls observed a massive amount of clutter in 1st fl.rear garage area and basement storage areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shields in rear dish washing area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment in front and rear prep areas.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

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

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Aug 20, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: unnecessary items/non related equipment in rear (multiple igloo type coolers). Instd to remove from premises

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Aug 13, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No handwash sink in newly added prep area where smoothies, and juice are prepared. Instd to install handwash sink with hot running water (100f-120f) under city pressure in same area or remove prep area. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: The follwing tcs foods at improper temperature in prep cooler: beans at 47.9f, multiple containers of salsa ranging from 48.1f-50.1f. All product discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 20lbs $ 50 value. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority violation

     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: Prep cooler being used is in poor repair and unable to maintain proper temperature, internal temperature of 48.0f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority violation

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items/non related equipment in rear (multiple igloo type coolers). Instd to remove from premises

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Light out in walk in cooler. Instd to replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Jul 25, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no pic at this time of inspection. Priority foundation 2-102.14, no citation issued.

     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 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 responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on premises at this time, instructed to provide necessary items, and a disinfect rated for norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a variety of foods not properly labeled, dated( cooked rice,beans,pork etc.) prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold, consumed, or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

     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 menus at this time. Instructed to provide brochures, menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. Priority foundation 7-38-003, no citation issued.

     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: Observed food items not properly labeled in rear storage(bulk storage ie. Rice, sugar, etc.) instructed to properly all food products that were removed from the original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes improperly stored on front prep tables, instructed to store properly in sanitizing solution 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 large pots in rear kitchen on stove unable to fully submerge in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide equipment able to fully submerge in basin of 3 compartment sink, or have a written procedure for alternative manual warewashing equipment.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the trash receptacle in the ladies restroom without a cover, instructed to provide receptacle with a cover.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no manager with food service sanitation certificate city of chicago on site when tcs foods are being prepared and served refried beans 142*f, steak 156*f, instructed to provide additional city of chicago certified managers. Priority foundation 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: Observed two expired food handler certificates, instructed to provide new updated certificates.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

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

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jun 5, 2018 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Raw wood counter surface at front prep area. Instd to seal same.