Cantina on Madison

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 24, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must repair or replace low cold water pressure at first hand sink in 2nd fl. Men's toilet room.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: : 6-501.111 : previous priority foundation violation from report #2641321 8/17/26 not corrected #38-still observed evidence of appx. 75 or more live small flies flying around,on walls and ceilings in bar area, billards room,basement prep area, dining room,2nd fl. Men's toilet room and appx. 75 or more rat droppings on floor in corner of dish machine,under and behind soda caddy in basement,scattered on floor under lockers and a live rat was seen under lockers,under unused glass sliding door cooler and in between food product and 10- live roaches crawling on ceiling and wall near mopsink and opening in upper wall panel of mop sink,along wall base behind rolling cart.also,several dead roaches inside of door way of walk in cooler,electrical room and on floor under rolling cart.must remove droppings & dead roaches, clean and sanitize areas.must have a pest control operator to service…

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name (squeeze bottles,bulk,etc)

     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: : 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of north dining room door and basement garbage door.must make doors tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

     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: 3-305.11 : must elevate all food products from floor in basement walk in cooler and store properly on shelving units to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 : observed soiled and wet wiping cloths at bar with several flies crawling on them.must store in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 : observed scoops stored inside of all bulk food storage containers must remove and store properly.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on all storage shelves in prep & dish washing areas.

     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: 4-501.11 : must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units to be smooth and easily cleanable,foil from lower shelf of prep table next to 2- door prep cooler.must repair or replace rusted out lid on grease trap at 3- compartment sink.must provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink in main dish washing area.

     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: 4-501.13 : must clean excessive build up inside of microwave.

     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: 4-501.12 : must repair or replace worn,pitted and discolored cutting boards to be in good 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: 4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WHEEL BASES ,LEGS,PIPES AND CORDS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky pipe underneath 1- compartment sink in basement prep area,middle compartment of 3- compartment sink slow draining and leaky compressor unit in walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must grout floor in basement dish washing area,prep area,bar area and where needed.must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles in bar area, prep area,drink station area and where needed.damaged and missing wall bases & ceiling tiles throughout premises,upper wall in poor repair in bar area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean grease ,dirt and food debris build up from walls throughout prep,dish washing,toilet rooms,storage areas,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: : 6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint on ceiling and wall in dining areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.must remove graffiti in all toilet rooms.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean excessive spillage, grease and food debris build up from floor and floor drains under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean excessive grease and debris build up at hood & filters at cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must repair or replace burntout lights at hood of cooking equipment,staircase and throughout premises.

     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: : observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods such as rice,beef,beans,pico de gallo).must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Sep 23, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation from inspection #2623895 dated 09/16/2025 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued. Observed over 90 rat droppings and over 30 small flies throughout facility. Observed rat droppings in such areas as basement underneath shelving unit near storage room with door, basement locker room, staircase leading to second floor and second floor storage and utility rooms. Observed small fly activity in areas such as storage room in basement with door, next to walk in cooler, bar, second floor hallway and second floor men's washroom. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity and small fly activity in facility, remove rat droppings and clean affected areas, recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 9/16/2025. Upon reinspection on 9/23/2025 still observed 14 rat droppings in facility,…

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings at base of patio entrance door and at base and lower corners of revolving front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing grout in between tiles and cracked floor tiles in dishroom. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between tiles where grout is missing and smoothly repair or replace cracked floor tiles in dishroom for ease of cleanability. Observed missing or damaged ceiling tiles throughout basement. Instructed to replace all damaged or missing ceiling tiles throughout basement 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 nonworking or dim lighting in dishroom, near fryer and in area near handwashing sink and 1 compartment sink in basement. Instructed to repair or replace all nonworking or dim lighting in dishroom, near fryer and in area near handwashing sink and 1 compartment sink in basement to increase light intensity 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: 2-101.11: observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Sep 16, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 47.8-54.9f. Observed cold tcs foods, sliced tomatoes(47.8f) and diced tomatoes(54.9f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $2 weighing 0.5lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no asterisk on menu identifying all animal derived foods that can be served raw, undercooked or cooked to order and observed no disclosure on menu stating asterisked animal derived foods can be served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods on menu that can be served raw, undercooked or cooked to order and to add disclosure to menu stating animal derived foods with an asterisk can be served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 90 rat droppings and over 30 small flies throughout facility. Observed rat droppings in such areas as basement underneath shelving unit near storage room with door, basement locker room, staircase leading to second floor and second floor storage and utility rooms. Observed small fly activity in areas such as storage room in basement with door, next to walk in cooler, bar, second floor hallway and second floor men's washroom. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity and small fly activity in facility, remove rat droppings and clean affected areas, recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 9/16/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base of patio entrance door and at base and lower corners of revolving front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     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 boxes stored on floor in locker room. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

     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 no quaternary ammonium test kit on premises. Instructed to provide a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no cold water pressure at handwashing sinks in second floor men and women's washroom. Instructed to restore cold water pressure to second floor handwashing sink on left in women's washroom and on right in men's washroom.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in large left stall in second floor women's washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in large left stall in second floor women's washroom for sanitary products and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout in between tiles and cracked floor tiles in dishroom. Instructed to smoothly regrout in between tiles where grout is missing and smoothly repair or replace cracked floor tiles in dishroom for ease of cleanability. Observed missing or damaged ceiling tiles throughout basement. Instructed to replace all damaged or missing ceiling tiles throughout basement 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 stack of boxes stored in locker room on floor. Instructed to remove items that are unnecessary to the operation that is nonfunctional or no longer in use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed strong smell of urine in small storage room with door in basement next to walk in cooler. Instructed to clean small storage room with door in basement next to walk in cooler to remove smell of urine.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed nonworking or dim lighting in dishroom, near fryer and in area near handwashing sink and 1 compartment sink in basement. Instructed to repair or replace all nonworking or dim lighting in dishroom, near fryer and in area near handwashing sink and 1 compartment sink in basement to increase light intensity 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: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Sep 5, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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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 gaskets on the inside of prep coolers at the cookline in the basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     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 light bulb without a light shield in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Aug 29, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Facility was unable to provide minimum hot water temperatures in the upstairs womens and mens restrooms ranging between 80-82f. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100f. Priority violation, 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on the inside of prep coolers at the cookline in the basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     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 light bulb without a light shield in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide.

     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: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (beef, chicken, pork) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Aug 27, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed minimum hot water temperatures in the upstairs womens and mens restrooms ranging between 80-83f. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100f. Priority 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 shrimp, guac, and shredded cheese at improper cold holding temperatures located in left prep cooler at the cookline in the basement prep area; 5 lbs of cooked shrimp at 53.2f, 5lbs of guac at 51.4, and 5lbs of shredded cheese at 50.9. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and maintain tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Food employee discarded all said tcs foods. Food discarded valued at $20. 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: Left prep cooler in front of cookline in the basement prep area not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of prep cooler to be at 55f. Unit tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until re-inspected and maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings scattered on the floor in the basement. Observed 20 underneath plastic utensil shelving in the rear, and 10 underneath dish machine. Facility was serviced by pest control the day of inspection 8/27/2024. Instructed management to remove all rodent droppings, clean, and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation, 7-38-020(a).

     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 torn gaskets on the inside of prep coolers at the cookline in the basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a slow drainage and a leak from the piping under the 3 compartment sink in the bar area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light bulb without a light shield in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide.

     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: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (beef, chicken, pork) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Nov 30, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the revolving entrance door with a one inch gap in multiple areas. Instructed to make revolving door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed an air gap between the pipes located under the 1 compartment sink and wastewater is inadequately disposed when the water is running under high pressure. Instructed to repair so that wastewater always disposed properly.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed crack floor tiles in various areas of the basement food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces in the food prep area smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Nov 28, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.

     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: 6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision located at the hand washing sinks in the basement food prep area and bar. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     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: 6-301.11 observed no handwashing cleanser located at the basement area handwashing sink. Instructed to provide at all times. Manager provided handwashing cleanser during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation above.

     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: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing sign at the basement area handwashing sink, and in the unisex toilet room on the 1st floor. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a slight pinkish substance on the panel of the ice machine and a brownish substance in multiple soda gun dispensers located behind the bar area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed multiple ready to eat tcs food items not date marked with the discard date of the product; about 3 lbs of mole sauce, about 3 lbs of cooked shrimp, about 5 lbs of cooked beef, about 3 lbs of cooked chicken and about 5 lbs of salsa in 2 door refrigeration units without discard date labels. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always provide discard date labels on all ready to eat tcs foods that are held for more than 24 hours in a refrigeration unit. Manager discarded said foods during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory disclosure for the hamburger item that can be ordered undercooked or raw. Instructed to provide a consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for said item. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the basement food prep area hand washing sink not able to turn on due to the hot and cold-water knobs being stripped, handwashing sink inoperable during the inspection. Instructed to repair and maintain food prep area handwashing sink at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005. Manager provided a metal stem thermometer at the end of the inspection.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed some dry storage containers not labeled with the product name. Instructed to provide a label for all dry storage containers.

     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: 6-202.15 observed the revolving entrance door with a one inch gap in multiple areas. Instructed to make revolving door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wiping cloths being stored on top of the cutting board and not in sanitizing solution. Instructed to always store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive grease and food debris in the fryers and in the grill that is attached above the cooking equipment. Observed accumulated grease debris on the vents above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed an air gap between the pipes located under the 1 compartment sink and wastewater is inadequately disposed when the water is running under high pressure. Instructed to repair so that wastewater always disposed properly.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the unisex toilet room on the 1st floor. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed the outside dumpster ground area not maintained with excessive garbage on the ground around all dumpsters. Instructed to clean and maintain ground area at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed crack floor tiles in various areas of the basement food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces in the food prep area smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the floor in closets that are locate on the 2nd floor. Instructed to organize and elevate all items in closets.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler certificates available for inspector's review. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) observed the most recent inspection report summary not posted for the public's view. Instructed to always post the most recent inspection report summary for the public's view at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

9. Mar 2, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Feb 28, 2023 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employees health policy on site, instructed to obtain.

      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: No vomit clean up kit, no procedure on site, instructed to obtain.

      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: No disclaimer on the raw food at the menu, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No probe thermometer, instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: shelves, prep coolers, fryers, grill and counter tops not clean. food debris and grease build up. instructed to 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: No mop hangers, moldy walls next to mop sink, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in basement storage room, and walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service manger, instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required