Condensation lines dripping inside display coolers at front sale area. instructed to repair.
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, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 28, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 21, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 FLIES WERE NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON THE MAIN AND 2ND FLOORS. OBSERVED APPROX 15 COCROCHES IN THE BACK COOKING AREA UNDER SECOND FROM THE LEFT LARGE COOKING TANK. OBSERVED AT LEAST 10 FLIES IN THE CONTAINER WITH MASA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
LARGE FOOD CONTAINER NEXT TO THE COUNTER SERVICE AREA WITH OPEN MASA AND AT LEAST 10 FLIES NOTED IN IT. APPROX 100 LBS OF MASA WORTH $75.00 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVER TO PREVENT PEST COMING TO THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
APROX 30 INDOOR REFUSE RECEPTACLES ARE OVERFLOWING WITH TORTILLA RESIDUES, MASA. NO COVERS, ATTRACTING FLIES AND OTHER RODENTS. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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.
FOUND CEILING LOCATED IN REAR COOK AREA PEELING OVER LARGE OPEN TANK WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 12-14-22, REPORT # 2568517. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
2-102.13 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2568517 DATE 12/14/2022 NOT CORRECTED: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.