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6 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 8, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. (COOLING UNITS, HIGH BALLER INFUSING MACHINE, LIQUOR WELLS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES Edit Delete
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP/STORAGE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR BAR SERVICE/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS, INCREASE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
May 26, 2026
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR CULEBRA FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP 2ND FLOOR PREPARE BURRITO WITH BARE HANDS SLICING IN TWO PIECES AND PLATED TO BE SERVED TO BE SERVED. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO USE BARIER SUCH AS GLOVES, UTENSILS, ETC TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SAID BURRITO WAS DISCARDED VIA PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AVIALABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE BAR) 1ST FLOOR AS WELL AS BASEMENT HANDSINK (CULEBRA). INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK FULLY SUPPLIED FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... EL PASTOR & CHORIZO STORED IN WALK IN COOLER RANGING BETWEEN 48.9F-50F TOTALLING 40 LBS COMBINED, 2 LBS PINTO BEAN (54F) AND 2 LBS COOKED CORN (50F) STORED COLD HOLD UNIT IN 2ND FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 OR MORE SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FLYING THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING PREP/ STORAGE AREAS, ON EXTERNAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREAS AND NEAR FLOOR DRAINS (1ST FLOOR BEVERAGE PREP, EMPLOYEE SERVICE STATION, CULEBRA BAR IN BASMENT, 2ND FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AND STORAGE CLOSET. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 7 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BAR PREP ON ROOF SCATTERED ALONG SIDE COOLING EQUIPMENT.RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAITNAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. (COOLING UNITS, HIGH BALLER INFUSING MACHINE, LIQUOR WELLS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP/STORAGE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR BAR SERVICE/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS, INCREASE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 26, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 30, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
2-401.11: **C** Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING AT PREP TABLE DRINKING FROM A SODA WITHOUT A LID AND PLACING THAT CUP ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
4-202.16: OBSERVED PLASTIC USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACK AT BAR, NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL ON PREP EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NOTED RUSTED STORAGE RACK AT BAR, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
4-602.13: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
6-201.13: OBSERVED WOODEN FLOOR IN PREP AREA WARPING WHERE PAINT COATINGS HAS PEELING OFF WOOD IS EXPOSED AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. I.E DEEP FRYER WHEELS DIGGING INTO WRAPING WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 28, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE EGGS WERE COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, DANIEL SNOWDEN, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY HALFWAY THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING AT PREP TABLE, DRINKING FROM A SODA WITHOUT A LID, AND PLACING THAT CUP ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS AT 72.5F AND 69.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100°F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED PLASTIC USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACK AT BAR, NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL ON PREP EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NOTED RUSTED STORAGE RACK AT BAR, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED WOODEN FLOOR IN PREP AREA WARPING WHERE PAINT COATINGS HAVE PEELING OFF WOOD IS EXPOSED AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. I.E. DEEP FRYER WHEELS DIGGING INTO WRAPING WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2590487 CONDUCTED ON 3/05/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED(55) 6-501.12: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 5, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 26, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2580690 DATED 8-24-23. VIOLATION 51.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.