Esquina del Sabor Catrocho
2535 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 20, 2026
Esquina del Sabor Catrocho was last inspected on May 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
May 20, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Noted person on premises at the time of arrival with no food manager's certificate. Must provide.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.
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 dead roachees on floors behind fish tank in dining area, behind washer, behind ice machine, under three compartment sink, etc. Instructed to remove detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 milk crates being used as shelving throughout the walk-in cooler must remove and provide shelng that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
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: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged ceiling tile panels throughout premises in the main prep area, rear storage area, rear area leading to trash. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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 city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at start time of inspection with expired food managers cerificate on premises. Violation corrected on site. Person in charge must obtain updated city of chicago food managers certificate and as well as person or must be on premises. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical9 general3 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 site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not properly washing their hands in between tasks. Food handler was first seen peeling plantains with bare hands, wiping his face with the back of his hand, then throwing away scraps from the bucket into the kitchen trash can, and finally returning to the cutting board. Food handler then used kitchen 2 compartment sink to rinse hands with water. Instructed to use a hand sink to wash hands, use soap to wash, and use paper towels to dry. Priority violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted dishes in kitchen 2 compartment sink is not properly being washed due to no hot water on premises. Also noted employee not using 3 compartment sinks to wash dishes. Instructed to set up and use 3 compartment sinks on site when washing dishes to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize as required by the code. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Noted inadequate hot water on premises. Temperature kitchen handwash sink 74.8°f, kitchen 2 compartment sink 74.7°f, 3 compartment sink 74.5°f, and handsink 74.1°f in ice machine room, rear handsink 71.6°f, and rear 3 compartment sink 73.6°f, 1 compartment sink in unused dining hall 75.7°f, washroom washbowls 73.8°f & 72°f 7-38-030(c). Must restore and maintain hot running water at 100°f for all hand washing sinks and 110°f at 3 compartment sinks. Priority violation# 7-38-030 (c) citation issued
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted food handlers in the kitchen without proper hair restraints. Instructed to provide hats/ hair nets and maintain on-site.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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 milk crates being used as shelving in a walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove and use proper shelving. Also noted rusted shelves with shelf liners with food debris and mold. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and restore to smooth and easy to clean.
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 grease buildup on kitchen cooking equipment, a buildup of grease splatter on the wall behind the kitchen cooking equipment, and encrusted grease in the undercompartment of the fryers. Instructed to deep clean and sanitize surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted crates piled next to grease dumpster and debris on grounds between gate and rear exit door leading to dumpster. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed holes in ceiling: southwest seating area, 2 along west wall of dining hall, hole in ceiling in womens washroom, holes at base of floor behind toilet in womens washroom, broken ceiling tile in womens washroom, hole in wall outside of mens washroom, and holes at base of wall in storage area leading to rear exit/ dumpster. Also noted kitchen vent repaired with duct tape - instructed to repair holes and vent properly.
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: Noted unused equipment throughout facility: coolers, fryers, treadmill, and ac units. Instructed to remove all unused equipment and all items unnecessary to business.
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 heavy dust accumulated on men's & women's washroom vent, vent above kitchen entrance, both vents in kitchen,
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted excessive grease and dust on hood filters. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2598624 conducted on 08/05/24. Previous core violations not corrected (55)...however, observed excessive clutter and unnecessary articles stored throughout inside the walk-in freezer that was turned off and used for storage. Must remove all items that are unnecessary to the operation, detail clean said areas, and re-organize all remaining items, storing them off the floor to provide adequate facility cleaning. 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
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handling training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
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 no proof of allergen training for all certified food managers. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with the completion of training and provide and maintain documentation on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed most recent inspection summary report not posted in the facility. Summary posted was from july 06, 2023. The most recent inspection was 8/05/24. Instructed must post the most recent inspection summary report in plain view at all times. Operator provided with today's summary during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b)
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food was prepared or served in a way that broke a specific city requirement.
Inspector’s note: Observed brown paper obstructing the view of the posted license suspension sign. Brown paper was covering both doors with a hadnwritten note (spanish) posted on top of the paper. Paper was removed during reinspection. Instructed previously not to move, remove, alter or conceal sign. Priority foundation violation 7-42-050. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 63)
Removal of suspension sign
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water throughout establishment. Found improper hot water temperature at hand washing sink in front prep area at 77.5f, hot water temperature at hand washing sink in rear found at 75.5f, hot water temperature at washing sink by the cooking/prep area at temp of 76.4f, hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink found at 74.7f, hot water temperature at hand sink in women's bathroom found at 80.5f and hot water temperature at hand sink in men's bathroom found at 75.3f. Hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink in rear found at 75.7f. Instructed manager proper hot water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at a minimum of 100.0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at least 110.0f to properly wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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 torn gasket in the door cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain
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: Found an accumulation of dirt and old food debris build up on the prep tables in the rear and front prep areas, and throughout the facility. Instructed management to detail clean all 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 excessive clutter and unnecessary articles stored throughout the rear storage area and inside the walk-in freezer that turned off and used for storage. Must remove all items that are unnecessary to the operation, detail clean said areas, and re-organize all remaining items, storing them off the floor to provide adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed all the vent throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and amaintain
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 some missing burnt out light bulb throught out the facility. Instructed to replace and maintain
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 8:15am to 8:40am while tcs foods such as chicken were prepared. At 8:40am certified manager doris molina 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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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide allergen awareness training for all certified managers and maintain certificates on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 critical9 general2 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 exposed hand washing sink in front prep area rendered inaccessible by utensils and container being placed inside it. Instructed to maintain all exposed hand washing sinks open and accessible for hand washing. 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 hand soap available at all handwashing sinks throughout the facility. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. 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 all exposed hand washing sinks throughtout the facility. 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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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in front prep area clogged, instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 50lbs of chicken at 49.2-52.4f, 20lbs of fish ranging from 65.0f-70f. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water throughout establishment. Found improper hot water temperature at hand washing sink in front prep area at 73.5f, hot water temperature at hand washing sink in rear found at 72.5f, hot water temperature at washing sink by the cooking/prep area at temp of 75.4f, hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink found at 75.7f, hot water temperature at hand sink in women's bathroom found at 78.5f and hot water temperature at hand sink in men's bathroom found at 75.3f. Hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink in rear found at 75.7f. Instructed manager proper hot water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at a minimum of 100.0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at least 110.0f to properly wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment. Plumbers on site hot water temperature was resolved in all…
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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 torn gasket in the door cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain
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: Found an accumulation of dirt and old food debris build up on the prep tables in the rear and front prep areas, and throughout the facility. Instructed management to detail clean all 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 excessive clutter and unnecessary articles stored throughout the rear storage area and inside the walk-in freezer that turned off and used for storage. Must remove all items that are unnecessary to the operation, detail clean said areas, and re-organize all remaining items, storing them off the floor to provide adequate facility cleaning.
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 heavy dirt build up on the floors throughout the rear storage area and inside the walk-in cooler, as well as inside the rear storage/prep area floor drains. Instructed management to clean said areas 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 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: Observed all the vent throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and amaintain
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 some missing burnt out light bulb throught out the facility. Instructed to replace and maintain
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 8:15am to 8:45am while tcs foods such as chicken were prepared. At 8:45am certified manager doris molina 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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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide allergen awareness training for all certified managers and maintain certificates on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the 1 door prep cooler and deep fryers in the front prep area.
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: 6-501.11 replace the the missing baseboard from the adjacent party room with bar.
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: 6-501.12 clean the grease on the walls behind the cooking equipment in the front prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the dust from the ventilation hood filters in the front prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure for raw or undercooked foods on the menu. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked by using an asterisk or star to link the food to the reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on top of the prep table in the front prep area. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 1 door prep cooler, deep fryers and storage shelves in the front prep area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the grease dumpster.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tiles behind the bar and the missing baseboard from the adjacent party room with bar. Repair the openings in the drywall in the front 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: Clean the grease on the walls behind the cooking equipment in the front prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Clean the dust from the ventilation hood filters in the front prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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: Found broken gaskets on the 1-door arctic air cooler. Instructed management to repair or replace gaskets and maintain.
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: Found an accumulation of dirt and old food debris build up on the prep tables in the rear and front prep areas, on the clean dish storage racks above the 2-compartment sink, on the cooking equipment in the cooks line area, and inside the dessert glass top chest freezer. Instructed management to detail clean all 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: Found heavy dirt build up on the floors inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed management to 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 excessive clutter and unnecessary articles (shopping cart, treadmill, broken equipment) inside the walk-in freezer that is turned off and used for storage. Must remove all items that are unnecessary to the operation, detail clean said areas, and re-organize all remaining items, storing them off the floor to provide adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing sink for the rear dishwashing/prep room; management states that the previous handwashing sink for this area broke and was removed from the wall. Must re-install a handwashing sink for the rear dishwasing/prep room. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found cold tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures inside the 1-door arctic air cooler. Raw chicken, raw pork, raw beef, eggs, and pico de gallo (cut tomato) found at temperatures ranging from 46f to 57f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all cold holding tcs foods at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no menu consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods (eggs). Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found 5 live cockroaches on the mop sink located in the rear storage area, and 1 live cockroach inside the door frame between the storage area and rear dish area. Instucted to remove all cockroaches and activity, clean/sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Found broken gaskets on the 1-door arctic air cooler. Instructed management to repair or replace gaskets and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 an unsealed material and unsealed wood used as dry food storage shelving in the rear storage area. Also noted cardboard and aluminum foil being used to line prep and storage shelves throughout all prep and storage areas. Instructed to replace/seal shelving, and to remove all cardboard and aluminum foil to make non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for dishwashing area. Management instructed to provide a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation of dirt and old food debris build up on the prep tables in the rear and front prep areas, on the clean dish storage racks above the 2-compartment sink, on the cooking equipment in the cooks line area, and inside the dessert glass top chest freezer. Instructed management to detail clean all and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the faucet on the front dish area 3 compartment sink. Instructed management to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy dirt build up on the floors throughout the rear storage area and inside the walk-in cooler, as well as inside the rear storage/prep area floor drains. Instructed management to clean said areas 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 excessive clutter and unnecessary articles (shopping cart, treadmill, broken equipment) stored throughout the rear storage area and inside the walk-in freezer that turned off and used for storage. Must remove all items that are unnecessary to the operation, detail clean said areas, and re-organize all remaining items, storing them off the floor to provide adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 4/7/2021 report #2497894 not corrected: violation #56 (6-501.14) observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Violation #57 (2-102.13) must provide food handler training for all food handler employees and maintain certificates on site. Violation #58 (2-102.13) must provide allergen awareness training for all certified managers and maintain certificates on site. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 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.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at the hand washing sink located in main food preparation area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust accumulation in the women's and men's washroom. 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: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance violations from inspection#2497589 on 03/31/2021. #57 must provide food handler training for all food handler employees and maintain certificates on site #58 must provide allergen awareness training for all certified managers and maintain certificates on site. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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.
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: The person in chrage unable to provide procedure or employee to follow when responding to vomit and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide procedure with the necessari items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wipin cloths stored on top of 3-compatment sink and food prep tables .must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitixing solution.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at the hand washing sink located in main food preparation area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust accumulation in the women's and men's washroom. 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: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations have not been corrected from 01/28/2019 inspection report2359#2359559. # 10. Must provide handwash signage at the handwash sinks in the toilet rooms and in the rear prep area. #51 observed the 3 compartment sink and the handwash sink in the right-side food prep room to be slow draining at this time. Observed a slight leak, when turned on, at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink in the left-side food prep room. Must repair and maintain. #56 observed some missing and/or burnt out lightbulbs throughout facility. Observed some of the end caps missing on the light shields in the prep areas. Must replace and maintain. #57 must provide food handler training for all food handler employees and maintain certificates on site. #58 must provide allergen awareness training for all certified managers and maintain certificates on site. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical5 general2 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: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O). Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 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: Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO 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: Violation Codes: 6-301.14. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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: Violation Codes: 4-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LEFT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PROVIDE THE SINK TO BE A DURABLE, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-301.16. Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK FOR THE BAR.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-204.12. Inspector Comments: - UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK'S BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE RIGHT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK, WHEN TURNED ON, AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LEFT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING AND/OR BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SOME OF THE END CAPS MISSING ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
5 critical5 general2 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: - no verifiable employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 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: - no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up written procedure and physical kit, effective for eliminating norovirus, on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No 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: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASING/PREP ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO 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: - must provide handwash signage at the handwash sinks in the toilet rooms. -
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of a black substance encrusted onto the interior and tubing of the ice machine. Must remove all substance accumulation, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain ice machine at all times. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-005. No citation issued. -
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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 an accumulation of rust on the interior of the 3 compartment sink in the left-side food prep room. Must remove all rust and provide the sink to be a durable, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface. -
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: - must install a prep/dump sink for the bar. -
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: - unable to observe the backflow prevention device on the mop sink. Must be able to demonstrate the location of the mop sink's backflow prevention device for visible inspection. -
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: - observed the 3 compartment sink and the handwash sink in the right-side food prep room to be slow draining at this time. Observed a slight leak, when turned on, at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink in the left-side food prep room. Must repair and maintain. -
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: - observed some missing and/or burnt out lightbulbs throughout facility. Observed some of the end caps missing on the light shields in the prep areas. Must replace and maintain. -
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: - must provide food handler training for all food handler employees and maintain certificates on site. -
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: - must provide allergen awareness training for all certified managers and maintain certificates on site. -
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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.