Conditional

Senor Pan Cafe

4612 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 14, 2026

Senor Pan Cafe was last inspected on May 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 10 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

May 14, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical6 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel at hot foods prep handsink, and rear prep handsink. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel 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

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (deli meat, beans and rice, soup, chicken, etc) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 23)

    Proper date marking and disposition

  • 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

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap around entirety of rear exit door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in cold-hold units and prep area with containers uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings when storing all food items to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed encrusted grease and food debirs on all cooking equipment especially on deep fryers on sides. Instrutcted to detail clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • 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. Also, observed buildup of dust and debris on air filtration ventillation throughout premises. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of 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

  • 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

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12// observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine with pink, black and brown substance on top interior of ice machine. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  3. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to label bulk food storage containers with common name (rear prep) to properly identify (rice, beans, seasonings).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • 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

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in bar and also onto of the counter. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris around the dumpster area. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipments and unnecessary articles in dry/ rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in rear food preparation area. Must repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods are being prepped (such as eggs, chicken). Instructed must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served. Instructed must post a valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certification in plain view of customers at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      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 site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide 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

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing at 0ppm of chlorine during the inspection. Instructed manager said equipment must properly sanitize at 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine all times. Unit tagged and held for inspection by the department of health and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures inoperable. Instructed manager to provide a working thermometer at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to label bulk food storage containers with common name (rear prep) to properly identify (rice, beans, seasonings).

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • 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

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in bar and also onto of the counter. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris around the dumpster area. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in rear food preparation area. Must repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipments and unnecessary articles in dry/ rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      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 site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed two compartment sink being used as a hand sink at side bar. Instructed to install single basin hand sink used for only hand washing. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand washing sinks at bar and prep areas. Must provide soap at all times to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Employee provided soap during inspection.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sinks at bar and main prep area. Must provide paper towels to properly dry hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). See above for citation. Employee provided paper towels during inspection.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature in prep cooler. Tcs foods such as shredded chicken, salmon and eggs were found between 47-49f. Tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Food weighing approximately 15 lbs at a cost of $80.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of prep cooler at 50.2f. Ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41.0f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Maintenance arrived on site and corrected issue. Ambient temperature inside of cooler reading below 41f.

      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: Instructed to label bulk food storage containers with common name (rear prep) to properly identify (rice, beans).

      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 OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS IN REAR, FRONT BY REGISTER AREA AND BY ELECTRICAL PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in clean container when not in use.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty filters at ventilation hood in main prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed to have a person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap at the hand washing sink located in rear food preparation area. Instructed to provide hand soap at all hand sinks at all times. Manager provide hand soap during inspection priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.

      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 properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

      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 rear receiving door not tight fitting with one inch opening on bottom. Must make door tigh fitting to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep table. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust underneath prep tables in front and rear prep areas. Must repaint/ replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing sink stoppers for the dishwashing 3-compartment sink in front prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide adequate working stoppers and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and food debris build up in the interior surfaces of deepfryers in front prep area. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris in the exterior and sides of all cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Removed non working refrigerator from rear storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in rear food preparation area above handwashing sink. Must repair/replace and maintain. Observed heavy dirt and foo debris accumulation on floor under around and behind all cooking equiment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection#2387154 on 9/14/2020. #51 observed water pooling on floor under pipes under bar sink. Must repair leak. #56 observed excessive grease and dust build up on inside of ventilation hood above cooking area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same priority foundation violaton 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  9. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water pooling on floor under pipes under bar sink. Must repair leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and dust build up on inside of ventilation hood above cooking area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing method used. Observed salmon thawed in individual packaging inside prep cooler (salmon refrigerated in a working cooler). Instructed must remove frozen, individually wrapped salmon from packaging prior to thawing.pic discarded salmon. Observed raw frozen chicken in bus tubs on prep table. Instructed must use one of the following approved method for thawing: in refrigeration, in a microwave as part of a continuous cooking process, or completely submerged under running water with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overlfow. Pic corrected during inspection.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 mice droppings on floors under dish machine, under 3 compartment sink, in rear storage area, and in area between bar and kitchen. Observed approximately 20 small, black flies on walls and flying around in beverage storage area, in rear kitchen near prep sink, and in bar area. Must eliminate all pest issues. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dirt build up on inside of bread cabinet. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water pooling on floor under pipes under bar sink. Must repair leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and dirt build up on floors under cooking equipment, under dish machine, and on floors along all walls of front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      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 inside of ventilation hood above cooking area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed empty hand soap dispenser above the hand washing sink at rear food prep area while employee actively prepping foods during this inspection.hand soap must be available and maintain hand sinks equipped at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),(manager provided hand soap to mentioned hand sink by the end of inspection.)corrected on site(cos),no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed paper towel dispenser empty above hand washing sink at rear food prep area while employee actively prepping foods during this inspection. Paper towels must be available and maintain hand sink equipped at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),(manager provided hand paper towels to mentioned hand sink by the end of inspection.)corrected on site(cos). Consolidated with above violation,no 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 improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods): observed raw chicken stored underneath shelve in kitchen food prep area at 55.7 f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 8 #'s of food worth $20.00. Priority violation 7-38-005.corrected on site(cos),no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no licensed pest control log book on premises. Instructed to provide a pest control log book with all required documents(contract/service agreement, service report,idph license, chemicals used etc.) and maintain on site for inspection review. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), no citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain 3 adequate working sink stoppers for the dish washing 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the dust from the wire storage rack in the corner of the prep area next to the hot holding unit.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with debris under and around the bar area and underneath the dish washing machine in kitchen area.must clean floors in detail and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize rear dry linen storage area and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and properly store cleaning equipments/hang-up mops/brooms etc. In same area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the excessive grease on the ventilation hood and filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the dust from the wire storage rack in the corner of the prep area next to the hot holding unit.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the excessive grease on the ventilation hood and filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 2 door prep cooler. Observed cooked rice at 51.1f, black beans at 47.8f, empanadas at 45.9f, and croquettes at 47.4f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 20# of food worth $100. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 2 door prep cooler with an air temperature of 50.3f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as pork and cooked rice. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the dust from the wire storage rack in the corner of the prep area next to the hot holding unit.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the excessive grease on the ventilation hood and filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285219 ON 4/16/19 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - 6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH OIL AND GREASE. 55 - 6-501.11: Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. 58 - 2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  15. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

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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 provide 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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2" gap along the bottom of the rear exit door. Must rodent proof the rear exit door from the rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the prep coolers, storage shelves, hot holding units, 3 compartment sink, and prep tables.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the prep areas. Clean the walls of the rear food prep area with oil and grease.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the rear food prep areas. Scrape and repaint the walls in the rear food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training.

      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.