Fail

La Coco Restaurant

3808 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Oct 27, 2026

La Coco Restaurant was last inspected on October 27, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 14 violations, 4 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 27, 2026 · Canvass

Fail

Result: Fail

4 critical10 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at both washrooms and at the front prep area exposed hand washing sink. Management instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). 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: No paper towels were provided inside of the women's washroom or the the prep area exposed hand washing sink. Management instructed to provide soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). See violation #10 above for citation.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed an infestaton of live cockroaches in the food prep and basement areas throughout. Observed approx. 100 live cockroaches on the food prep table, inside of the electrical boxes above the food prep table, inside of the prep cooler, on the floor, walls, and equipment throughout the basement. Management instructed to eliminate the pest activity throughout the 1st floor food prep area and basement. Also observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the walls, ceiling and flying around the food prep area and basement. Must eliminate all small flying insects throughout. Priority violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed not hot water provided throughout the premises at all sinks. The water temperature at the 3-compartment sink reached a maximum temperature of 70f. Management instructed to provide hot water at all hand washing sinks above 100f and above 110f at the 3-compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 50)

    Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed a live black cat in the basement storage area sitting on the bottom shelf of a prep table. Management instructed that no live animals are allowed inside of the restaurant except service animals. Priority foundation violation 7-40-060. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard used as a liner for the bottom shelf of the prep tables.

    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: Replace the torn door gasket inside of the door of the 2-door prep cooler.

    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: Remove all frozen foods from the freezer stored in plastic grocery bags.

    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 grease and food debris buildup on top and inside of the oven and stove, microwaves, prep tables, prep coolers, deep fryer interior, storage shelves and wire racks throughout the food prep area. Clean the exterior of the basement grease trap and reinstall the grease trap cover.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Remove all excessive clutter in the basement storage area including unused equipment and piles of wood along the walls contributing to a pest harborage situation.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tiles in front of the 3-compartment sink. Seal all openings and gaps in the walls of the food prep area to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the floor and walls of the food prep area and basement with food debris and grease. Clean the cat feces and urine from the basement floor in the corner by the hot water tanks.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: My not store rice scoop inside the rice hot holding unit with handle in the rice.

      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: Interior lid of the cooks line two door cooler in poor repair with exposed insulation. Must replace/repair.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter on shelving throughout the front cashier area. Must clean, remove unnecessary items and organize items to prevent pest harboring.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Shelving throughout kitchen dirty and with excessive rust. Must clean, remove rust/repaint.-----excessive food debris on the gas stove. Must 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: Leak from the nozzle on the dishwashing area hand washing sink. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor under the storage shelving at the dish hand washing sink with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.----must not use cardboard as matting for floors throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive grease dripping from hood filters. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inoperable ventilation inside the woman's washroom. Must repair/replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Employee on site without proof of food handler training or certificate. Must provide for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalPests

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

      Inspector’s note: We continue to observe evidence of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 100 rodent mice droppings on the floor and on top of cluttered stored unnecessary items/unused broken food equipments etc;located at rear underneath staircase next to side exit door and approximately 100 rodent mice droppings on basement floor and on top of storage shelvings and interior of cabinet storage units and inside the furnace room on top of cluttered storage table and shelvings.instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove all rodent (mice) droppings from all affected areas.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority violation 7-38-020(a).

      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: Walk-in cooler and chest freezer located in rear common area of building, not secured. Must provide locks for units to protect food from possible contamination or tampering.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-904.11--instructed to properly store and invert pots/pans stored on shelf underneath the kitchen prep tables to prevent contaimination before use and maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--instructed to detail clean the grease trap,prep tables,food storage containers, interior and exterior of the chest freezer and prep coolers,storage shelves behind the front service counter and dry storage shelvings in the basement,and deep fryer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--instructed to detail clean the floors along the walls and in all corners throughout the kitchen food prep area and basement storage areas and inside the walk-in-cooler especially under and around heavy cooking equipments,deep fryer,chest freezers and in the basement storage areas/underneath all dry storage racks.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and articles/unused broken food equipments stored underneath the staircase near the rear side exit door and in the basement storage areas and furnace room and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11--observed burnt-out light bulb for light fixture over the kitchen food prep area.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulb and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.18--instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handsoap provided at handwashing sinks in the kitchen prep area and in the mens washroom.instructed to provide and maintain handsoap at all handwashing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),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 handpaper towels provided at handwashing sink in the kitchen prep area next to the cooking equipments and inside the womens washroom.instructed to provide and maintain handpaper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),consolidated with above citation.

      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) inside of the following coolers:the kitchen 2-door prep line cooler directly across from the cooking equipments.observed sliced tomatoes at 58.9f,shelled eggs at 60.1f. The (1) door kitchen stand-up cooler:mozzarella cheese at 56.8f,hot dogs at 60.1f,cooked green peas with carrots at 53.7f,and beef at 58.9f.management voluntarily discarded approximately 5#'s of food worth $50.00.instructed management to monitor and maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times.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 the following coolers at improper cold holding temperatures in the kitchen prep area:the 2-door prep line cooler directly across the cooking equipments with an air temperature of 68.8f and the kitchen (1) door stand-up cooler with an air temperature of 58.2f.the cooler was used to store (tcs foods) such as sliced tomatoes and beef etc.instructed management to repair and maintain said coolers at 41f or colder at all times.management immediately notified refrigeration repair service.instructed not to use until repaired.the said refrigeration units are tagged "held for inspection" at this time.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest infestation on the premises with over 500+ rodent droppings throughout.observed approximately 100 rodent (mice)droppings on the floor and storage shelfs behind the front service counter and on floor in storage in corners of the kitchen prep area and underneath the kitchen 3-compartment sink area and on the floor behind and underneath the the milk refrigeration cooler observed (2) live cockroaches on the kitchen storage shelf above the chest freezer and underneath the cooking equipments and on floor around a speaker at small stage area in customer dining room and approximately 100 rodent(mice)droppings throughout the cluttered storage area near the rear side staircase and side exit door also,approximately 400 rodent (mice)droppings on the floors under and around the basement chest freezers and on top of the storage shelves in the basement dry storage…

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed manager on duty with no hair restraint in the kitchen food prep area. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store and invert pots/pans stored on shelf underneath the kitchen prep tables to prevent contaimination before use and maintain.

      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 rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler and storage rusty shelf underneath the kitchen prep table.instructed to remove rust and repaint or replace the shelves 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 stained color coded cutting boards in the kitchen prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small knife puncture inside the wash compartment of the 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair so that it is smooth,easily cleanable and no water leak.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the grease trap,prep tables,food storage containers, interior and exterior of the chest freezer and prep coolers,storage shelves behind the front service counter and dry storage shelvings in the basement,and deep fryer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize basement storage areas and remove clutter/unnecessary items broken refrigeration due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning 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 the floors along the walls and in all corners throughout the kitchen food prep area and basement storage areas and inside the walk-in-cooler especially under and around heavy cooking equipments,deep fryer,chest freezers and in the basement storage areas/underneath all dry storage racks.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulb for light fixture over the kitchen food prep area.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulb and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate.instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain as required.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed 4 live roaches on site instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). 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: 4-501.11 observed that gasket on reach under food prep cooler door is ripped and broken. Instructed manager to repair gasket

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large neon light over cooking area not working> must repair

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed 4 live roaches on site; observed 15 rodent droppings in basement. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). No 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 roach carcasses throughout the facility including in dining room and in kitchen. Instructed manager to remove carcasses.

      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: 4-501.11 observed that gasket on reach under food prep cooler door is ripped and broken.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed interior of coolers with heavy soil and debris build up. Instructed manager to ensure the interior of all coolers is clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  8. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed 5 live roaches in facility and 20 rodent droppings in basement. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) 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: 4-501.11 observed that gasket on reach under food prep cooler door is ripped and broken.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed interior of coolers with heavy soil and debris build up. Instructed manager to ensure the interior of all coolers is clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in kitchen with separate faucet and filter attached for drinking water. Hand washing sink may not be used for any purpose other than hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation combined with previous violation

      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 2 of 2 hand washing sinks in kitchen with no soap. Instructed manager to ensure soap is provided at all hand washing sinks. 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 various tcs foods stored at inadequate temperatures ranging from 46-49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold food is stored at 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 5 pounds of chicken, 8 pounds steak, 6 pounds hotdogs, 1/4 pound lettuce, 1/4 gallon salsa, 1/4 pound onions with tomatoes. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Observed working container of blue chemical not labeled with common name. Instructed manager to label all working chemical containers with common name. Priority foundation violation 7-38-015 citation issued

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 coolers with inadequate temperatures ranging from 47-49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Coolers tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pest infestation with live roaches found throughout the facility, including in the women's toilet room (5), in the kitchen (20), in the dining room (10), and the basement(7) and more than 20 live roaches found in ptrp_service area. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority violation 7-38-020(a) 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: Observed that gasket on reach under food prep cooler door is ripped and broken.

      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 interior of coolers with heavy soil and debris build up. Instructed manager to ensure the interior of all coolers is clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor through food prep area observed to be covered with grease and dirt

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several unused and unnecessary items in the basement of the facility. Instructed manager to declutter basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 critical11 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      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: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus) priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods at improper temperature requirement during storage inside prep cooler (air temperature 46.7f) noted internal temperature of the following tcs foods: pork at 53.2f, beef at 54.2f, eggs at 50.4f also observed cooked chicken at 112.0f stored on top of prep table. Instructed manager, tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f and hot holding temperature of above 135.0f. Manager discarded the said food products. Total value: 50.00, total weight 20 lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label and date ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours inside coolers. Must identify product shelf life or "consume by" dating (7 days from preparation date). Management discarded unlabeled ready to eat food products. Total value: $200.00 total weight 25 lbs. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found prep cooler with tcs foods in the kitchen not maintaing proper temperature with an air temperature of 46.7f. Instructed manager, coolers with tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot running water throughout premises. Water temperature at 71.2f instructed to fix. Instructed manager, must supply and maintain hot water temperature of 100 f at handsinks and a minimum temperature of 120 f at 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

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

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler and chest freezer located in rear common area of building, not secured. Must provide locks for units to protect food from possible contamination or tampering.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal or paint raw wood shelvings behind the front service counter.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no sanitizing test strips (for chlorine) available for determining sanitizing concentration at 3 compartment sanitizing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all food equipment (stove, grill etc) and all cooling equipment (prep coolers, reach-in coolers, walk-in cooler, refrigerators etc) with excessive grease and food debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage shelves and racks in the kitchen and also storage racks inside walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Broken faucet handle at mop sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room doors must be self-closing. Instructed to provide self closing device for men's washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners with excessive grease and food debris throughout kitchen, basement and floors inside walk-in cooler.

      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 maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk in cooler and vent cover inside men and women's washroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2531529 issued on 09-17-2021 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #49 - clean the interior of the ice machine and deep fryer. #55 - replace the broken floor tiles in front of the 3 compartment sink. #58 - no allergen training certificates posted on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (chicken, beef, pork etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times when handling tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued. Manager arrived at 3:55pm and provided proof of enrollment in course.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  12. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the ice machine and deep fryer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 replace the broken floor tiles in front of the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no allergen training certificates posted on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical4 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 signed 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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to a vomit or diarrheal event. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several foods (ceviche, steak, eggs, etc.) with no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu. Management instructed to describe and disclose all foods which can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menu. 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 the refrigerator in the basement with an air temperature of 52f. Management instructed to repair and maintain the refrigerator below 41f. Priority 7-38-005.

      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 interior of the ice machine and deep fryer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device installed on the supply line to the espresso machine. Management instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tiles in front of the 3 compartment sink.

      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 original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates posted on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers 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 9 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.