Senoritas: health inspection history

Aug 3, 2026 Canvass

• 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANIG TO REMOVE MINOR BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
• 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WORN SPONGES ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE SPONGES MORE OFTEN
• 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: ALL SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IN STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OR MORE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. ALL ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE UP OFF FLOOR ATLEAST 6 INCHES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Aug 25, 2025 Canvass

• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
• 9.NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS/BEVERAGES. EMPLOYEE PUT GARNISH INSIDE BEVERAGE FOR CUSTOMER AT BAR. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. 1LB AT $12 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE THREE DOOR COOLER. FOUND INSDE THE PREP COOLER: TWO CONTAINERS OF BEEF (50.0F-53.8F), TOMATO SLICES (52.0F), TWO CONTAINERS OF SHREDDED CHICKEN (54.8F- 57.8F), SOPES (48.7F), PICO DE GALLO (49.1F), CHORIZO (51.0F). FOUND INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER: BEEF (51.1F),…
• 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER AT 48.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCESS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
• 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE AND THE ICE SHIELD IN NEED OF DEEP CLEAING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE WALL VENTILATION COVER IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Nov 19, 2024 Canvass

• 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: 2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: 2-102.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, SERVED AND OFFERED FOR SALE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: 4-602.11 (B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: 3-501.16(A:2,& B)(2) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF PATIES 45.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: 3-501.17(A) TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (BEEF, CHORIZO) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION…
• 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
• 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: 3-304.14 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON DIRTY DISHES IN DISH WASHING AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C):FOUND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11 FOUND FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

Dec 15, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2586623 CONDUCTED ON 12/8/23 . THE FOLLOWING NON- COMPLIANCE PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-601.11(C):FOUND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. 5-205.15 FOUND ALL COMPARTMENTS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR SLOW…

Dec 8, 2023 Short Form Complaint

• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 60F AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
• 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2577943 CONDUCTED ON 6/13/23 . THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-601.11(C):FOUND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. 5-205.15 FOUND ALL COMPARTMENTS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND…

Jun 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

• 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: 3-501.13 FOUND BEEF THAWING IN A CONTAINER OF WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW MEAT UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15 FOUND FRONT ENTRY DOOR OPEN, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO NOTED FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.19 FOUND OUTDOOR SERVICE STATION MADE OF WOOD.NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, OR OTHER FOOD SOILING OR THAT REQUIRE FREQUENT CLEANING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE; VIOLATION CORRECTED, MANAGER REMOVES SERVICE BAR AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C):FOUND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15 FOUND ALL COMPARTMENTS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11FOUND FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-501.14: FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 13, 2023 Canvass

• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION…
• 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED BEEF HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: . FOUND BEEF THAWING IN A CONTAINER OF WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW MEAT UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: FOUND APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND 5 SMALL FLIES OVER 3 COMP SINKS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP. ALSO NOTED APPROX 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER SHELVES AND NEXT TO KEG WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: FOUND OUTDOOR SERVICE STATION MADE OF WOOD.NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, OR OTHER FOOD SOILING OR THAT REQUIRE FREQUENT CLEANING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: FOUND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: FOUND ALL COMPARTMENTS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING AREAS LOCATED IN BASEMENT NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 27, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Jan 23, 2023 Complaint

• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. (TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL) ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
• 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER BASIN SOLUTION AT 0 PPM WHILE IN USE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION PER THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
• 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD BARBACOA HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: AFTER TALKING WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND REVIEWING THE MENU NOTICED, STEAK, EGGS, AND CEVICHE ON THE MENU SAID ITEMS COULD BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK), AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: FOUND APPROX. 150 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND KEG COOLER THROUGHOUT UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
• 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
• 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 50.HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSUREInspector comment: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: NOTED UNKNOWN PIPE IN CEILING IN BASEMENT NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND UTILITY SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEWAGE PIPE IN BASEMENT WITH EVIDENCE OF DRIED LIQUID ON OUTSIDE. NOTED A BUCKET STORED UNDER A SEWAGE PIPE WITH LIQUID INSIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REPAIRING AND MAINTAINING.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAIN FLOOR. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FACILITY FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA HEAVILY SCORED, ROUGH, CONCRETE, POROUS. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTHED, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 4, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Mar 30, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR DOOR OPEN WITHOUT A SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREEN AND MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED WHEN OPENED.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN BAIT STICK TRAPS BEING SET IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES.
• 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.12 OBSERVED LIQUOR BOTTLES STORED ON SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD, BEVERAGE OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS UNDER SEWER LINES.
• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
• 50.HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSUREInspector comment: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE SINKS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY; 75F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 82F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR AREA AND 70F IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT 110F AT ALL TIMES AND A HAND WASHING SINKS AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY…
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
• 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND SAID OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER TO OVERFLOW AND REMOVE GARBAGE FROM AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
• 59.PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2552907 DATED 3/15/22; 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT, AND ABOUT 20 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE LIQUOR SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND…

Mar 15, 2022 Complaint

• 9.NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWEDInspector comment: 3-301.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS (COLESLAW) WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND NEVER USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND ALWAYS USE TONGS SPOONS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
• 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (SHRIMP AGUACHILES, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT, AND ABOUT 20 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE TOP SHELF OF THE LIQUOR SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
• 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.12 OBSERVED LIQUOR BOTTLES STORED ON SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD, BEVERAGE OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS UNDER SEWER LINES.
• 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Nov 30, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL TO MONITOR FOR PEST AND CLEAN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQIPMENT AND HAND WASHING SINK BROKEN, LOOSE, CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Nov 16, 2021 Complaint

• 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,STEAK,RICE AND REFRIED BEANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEES IN CITY SANTATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE ALONG SIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE, NOTED 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVING, 10 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
• 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CLEAN DISHES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST DEFROST THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
• 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE LID MISSING ON THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQIPMENT AND HAND WASHING SINK BROKEN, LOOSE, CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL TO MONITOR FOR PEST AND CLEAN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT AND ESPECIALLY WHERE RODENT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Jan 26, 2021 Canvass

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQIPMENT AND HAND WASHING SINK BROKEN, LOOSE, CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH THICK DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: THE LIGHT IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IS BLOWN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Jan 22, 2021 Non-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.