Mi Tocaya: health inspection history

Sep 25, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 6-501.19: **C** Closing Toilet Room Doors OBSERVED ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT TO BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED FACILITY STAIRS COVERING LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA LIFTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Sep 18, 2025 Canvass

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT TO BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FACILITY STAIRS COVERING LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA LIFTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2603574 CONDUCTED ON 09/26/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #51-5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE). FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE/COFFEE DRIP MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION…

Sep 11, 2025 Non-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Sep 26, 2024 Canvass

• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE/COFFEE DRIP MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-15-23 INSPECTION # 2577406. VIOLATION 58.FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED .7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

Jun 15, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL SAID PEELING CEILING PAINT.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Jun 8, 2023 Canvass

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE IN ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL SAID PEELING CEILING PAINT.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AROUND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Mar 24, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: SAUTE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET

Mar 17, 2021 Canvass

• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS
• 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: SAUTE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2313080 DATED ON 09/25/19 NOT CORRECTED-#53 MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE DOOR IS SELF-CLOSING, #58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF…