Delicias El Catrachito

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

Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site at time of inspection. Must have a person in charge on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Person in charge arrived on site during inspection.

Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AND WENT DIRECTLY TO PREPARING FOOD (PORK, SAUSAGE). INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE- SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink located in main prep area. Instructed to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water connected to city of chicago plumbing line. Hand sink must also be equipped with soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citaiton issued.

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

Inspector’s note: No paper towels at hand washing sink located at juice prep area. Must provide paper towels at hand sink at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). See above for citation. Employee replenished paper towels at hand sink located at juice station.

Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

Inspector’s note: Observed pork unsafe to eat for human consumption. 3 containers of pork had mold like white, black and green spots on the food stored in prep cooler. Food is voluntarily discarded. Food weighing approximately 10 lbs at a cost of $50.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

Inspector’s note: Observed shelled white eggs at improper cold holding temperature at 68f. Shelled eggs were sitting out on the counter at room temperature. Tcs foods must be held at 41f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food discarded. Food weighing approximately 5 lbs at a cost of $12.00.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed sewage backup at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair plumbing issue. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Plumber arrived on site and corrected plumbing issue. Water is draining into approved drain.

A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) --observed continued non-compliance previous priority foundation violations not corrected within specified time frame on the inspection report#2618545 dated 6/03/2025: (54) observed outside dumpster with broken lids. Instructed to correct, replace and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Instructed person in charge that the violation is now classified as a priority item due to previous noncompliance. Must have lid replaced before re-inspection. Priority violation #7-42-090. Citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the exposed hand sink in the front dispensing area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and maintain.