RestaurantLicence 2663700

Tacos Y Tamales El Pollo.

4014 W 26th St, Chicago 60623

Latest verdictPassAug 18, 2026 · 1 month ago

Inspections22since Apr 23, 2019

Fail rate52.4%11 of 21 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass38%
Conditional10%
Fail52%

22 inspections from 2019 to 2026 · hover a mark

2020202120222023202420252026

PassAug 18, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailAug 13, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12 observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 observed 1/4" gap at bottom left side of rear door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
3. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  3-304.12 observed bowls and cups used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils with handle above food to prevent contamination.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.11 observed damaged door gaskets on coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to repair/replace cooler/freezer door gaskets.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11 observed openings along walls, ceilings, outlets, damaged wall tiles and floor tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.114 observed excessive clutter and unused articles and equipment stored in prep and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.
8. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  8-404.13 (b:3) previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2639883 on 7-20-26:38-: observed over 30 rat droppings scattered on floor along walls under front counter, inside bottom of chairs, on floor along walls and corners in basement under unused equipment, near water heater, on floor along walls and corners in front and rear basement areas. Observed over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor and ledges under front counter. Observed 7 live roaches crawling on floor and wall, on shelving units and wheel casters, on red container on prep tables and multi-use equipment shelving. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service and clean and sanitize all areas. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued
FailAug 4, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 28
  Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
  7-202.129c) observed boric acid on floor along walls and corners in prep area and open bait on floor in prep and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove. Restricted use pesticides shall be applied only by a certified pest control operator. Priority foundation 7-38-015
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12 observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front and rear door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.112 observed dead roaches on walls behind signage above 3-compartment sink, floor and equipment in rear prep area. Observed dead mouse on floor under chairs along west wall in basement area. Instructed manager to remove all dead roaches and mice in all areas.
5. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  3-304.12 observed bowls and cups used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils with handle above food to prevent contamination.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.11 observed damaged door gaskets on coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to repair/replace cooler/freezer door gaskets.
7. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11 observed openings along walls, ceilings, outlets, damaged wall tiles and floor tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.114 observed excessive clutter and dirty dishes in the dishwashing area, unused articles and equipment stored in prep and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11 observed water leaking from ceiling in prep area. Observed openings in ceiling near ventilation hood. Instructed manager to repair ceiling and maintain.
11. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-304.11 observed no operable ventilation in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain operable ventilation in women washroom.
12. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2639883 on 7-20-26:38-: observed over 30 rat droppings scattered inside bottom compartments of coolers and prep tables in rear prep area, on floor along walls and corners in rear prep area, on floor inside crawl space under elevated flooring, on floor along walls under front counter, on floor along walls in rear storage area, on floor along walls and corners in basement under unused equipment, near water heater, on floor along walls and corners in front and rear basement areas. Observed over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor and ledges under front counter. Observed 12 live roaches crawling on floor, wall and reach-in freezer, inside door seams and gaskets of reach-in freezer and prep coolers in rear prep area, on prep tables and multi-use equipment shelving, and on wall and floor in dining area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service and clean and sanitize all areas. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued
FailJul 27, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12 observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front and rear door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.112 observed dead roaches on floor and equipment in rear prep area. Observed dead mouse on floor in rear basement area. Instructed manager to remove all dead roaches and mice in all areas.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed bulk containers not covered in rear prep area. Instructed manager to cover all bulk containers to protect from contamination.
5. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All foodnhandlers must wear effective hair restraints.
6. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  3-304.14 observed soiled wiping cloths stored on sinks and prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
7. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  3-304.12 observed bowls and cups used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils with handle above food to prevent contamination.
8. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  4-903.11(a; c) observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
9. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.11 observed damaged door gaskets on coolers. Instructed manager to repair/replace cooler door gaskets.
10. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
11. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  5-403.12 observed raw sewage on floor and two large containers of sewage in basement. Instructed manager to remove, clean, and sanitize all areas.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11 observed openings along outlets, damaged wall tiles and floor tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
13. +4 more
FailJul 20, 2026Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12 observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.111 observed over 60 rat droppings scattered on floor inside crawl space under elevated flooring, on floor along walls under front counter, on floor along walls in rear storage area, along stairway leading to basement, on floor along walls and corners in basement near water heater, on floor along walls and corners in front and rear basement areas. Observed over 30 mouse droppings scattered on ledges under front counter and along stairway leading to basement. Observed live roach activity in rear prep area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front and rear door. Observed 1/4" gap at bottom right side of rear exterior door instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.112 observed dead roaches on floor and equipment in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove all dead roaches in all areas.
5. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  3-304.14 observed soiled wiping cloths stored on sinks and prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
6. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  3-304.12 observed bowls used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils with handle above food to prevent contamination.
7. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  4-903.11(a;c) observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.11 observed damaged door gaskets on coolers. Instructed manager to repair/replace cooler door gaskets.
9. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11 observed openings along outlets in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
11. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.114 observed excessive clutter and dirty dishes in the dishwashing area, unused articles and equipment stored in prep and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.11 observed water leaking from ceiling in prep area. Observed openings in ceiling near ventilation hood. Instructed manager to repair ceiling and maintain.
PassJul 2, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12 observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.112 observed dead roaches on floor and equipment in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove all dead roaches in all areas.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front and rear door. Instucted manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
4. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on sinks and prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
5. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  3-304.12 observed bowls used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils with handle above food to prevent contamination.
6. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed damaged door gaskets on coolers. Instructed manager to repair/replace cooler door gaskets.
8. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed openings along outlets in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive clutter and dirty dishes in dish washing area, unused articles and equipment stored in prep and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.
FailJun 25, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed packaged flan not properly labeled with business name, address, ingredients, etc in display cooler. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged desserts.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 5o rat droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in corridor near rear door, in rear prep area under shelving units near walk-in cooler and front prep area along walls. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed dead roaches on floor and equipment in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove all dead roaches in all areas.
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front and rear door. Instucted manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
6. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on sinks and prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
7. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed bowls used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils with handle above food to prevent contamination.
8. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
9. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed damaged door gaskets on coolers. Instructed manager to repair/replace cooler door gaskets.
10. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
11. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed openings along outlets in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive clutter and dirty dishes in dish washing area, unused articles and equipment stored in prep and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.
PassJan 29, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
2. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on sinks and prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
3. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed multi-use equipment stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all multi-use equipment off floor.
4. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed pots too large to submerge inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to wash, rinse and sanitze large equipment.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive clutter and dirty dishes in dish washing area, unused articles and equipment stored in prep and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed water damaged surfaces in ceiling, damaged floor tiles, and missing cover around electrical outlets in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and m
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed accumulated debris on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.
FailJan 22, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 50 rat droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners under shelving units in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority fouundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in prep, storage, and walk-in cooler areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
3. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on sinks and prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
4. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed multi-use equipment stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all multi-use equipment off floor.
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed pots too large to submerge inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to wash, rinse and sanitze large equipment.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive clutter and dirty dishes in dish washing area, unused articles and equipment stored in prep and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed water damaged surfaces in ceiling, damaged floor tiles, and missing cover around electrical outlets in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and m
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to properly hang mops to dry to prevent insect breeding.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed accumulated debris on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.
11. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed mechanical ventilation not operable in washrooms. Instructed manager to repair mechancal ventilation in washrooms.
12. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violations not corrected from report #2621491 on 7-29-25:10- observed no handwashing signage at handsinks in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all handsinks.37- observed bulk ingredients(flour) stored in large pots in the rear of the kitchen not labled with a common name. Instructed person in charge to label all ingredients and maintain.38-observed rear exterior door not tight fitting on sides and bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair the door to be tight-fitting on all sides for the prevention of pest entry.49- observed food debris and residue on interior of cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.55-observed excessive build up and residue on floor and wall near three compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.observed missing floor tile in mop closet. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.56-observed ventilation system above cooking equipment with no filters. Observed ventilation system covered in grease and dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
PassJul 29, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage at handsinks in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all handsinks.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12 observed bulk ingredients(flour) stored in large pots in rear of kitchen not labled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all ingredients and maintain.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15observed rear exterior door not tight fitting on sides and bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight-fitting on all sides for the prevention of pest entry.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 observed food debris and residue on interior of cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 observed excessive build up and residue on floor and wall near three compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.11 observed missing floor tile in mop closet. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-501.14 observed ventilation system above cooking equipment with no filters. Observed ventilation system covered in grease and dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
8. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13 observed allergen certificate on site for certified manager to be expired. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training and retain current certificate on site for review.
FailMay 19, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no valid original city of Chicago sanitation certificate posted on site. Instructed person in charge that a valid original city of Chicago sanitation certificate must be posted on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage at handsinks in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all handsinks.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk ingredients(flour) stored in large pots in rear of kitchen not labled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all ingredients and maintain.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed rear exterior door not tight fitting on sides and bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight-fitting on all sides for the prevention of pest entry.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris and residue on interior of cold hold units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive build up and residue on floor and wall near three compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing floor tile in mop closet. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed ventilation system above cooking equipment with no filters. Observed ventilation system covered in grease and dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed allergen certificate on site for certified manager to be expired. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training and retain current certificate on site for review.
10. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed previous core violation from report # 2592142 dated: 4/4/24 not corrected; #57-must provide food handler training certificates for all food handlers and maintain on-site for review. #40-observed two food handlers preparing tamales without hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain. Instructed person in charge to bring violations into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
ConditionalApr 4, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand cleanser available at in use rear prep/dish washing area handsink during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no papertowels available at handsink located in in use rear prep/dishwashing area during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation. #-38-030 (c). Citation consolidated with above violation. Person in charge provided at this time.
3. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed approximately 40 lbs of cooked tamales stored on the rear prep table at improper temperatures during the time of inspection. Noted temperatures ranging between 72f-90f. Instructed to hold all tcs foods at 135f or higher as required. Person in charge discarded at this time voluntarily, approximate value of said food item $100. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed two food handler preparing tamales without hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive clutter and miscellaneus items (small mattress, toys, etc) inside of office space in facility. Instructed to oragnize and elevate all items at least 6 inches off floor.
6. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Must provide food handler training certificates for all food handlers and maintain on site for review.
ConditionalJun 13, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing signage at hand washing sink in both men and women washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed tcs foods at improper temperature requirement stored in prep cooler (air temperature of 41.0f). Found internal temperature of the following food products. Beef at 52.3f, chicken at 52.0f, and rice at 49.8f instructed all tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f and hot holding temperature of above 135.0f. Operator voluntarily discarded and denatured foods during inspection. Priority violationi 7-38-005. Citation issued
3. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed tcs foods (cooked rice, soup,beef and chicken) held for over 24 hours with out discard dates in the walk-in cooler. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
PassDec 8, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed items in rear prep area stored on floor, observed items in utility storage room stored on floor. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times and maintain.
FailNov 28, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed items in rear prep area stored on floor, observed items in utility storage room stored on floor. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times and maintain.
PassOct 7, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailSep 30, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Missing thermometer in cooler in rear prep area
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Over 40 mice droppings on floor along wallbase in rear prep area by storage area. Over 30 rat droppings on floor under/around wood in basement. Instd to remove all droppings, clean/sanitize all affected areas and have updated pest control service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priorirty foundation
PassOct 13, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers preparing tamales in prep area without wearing effective hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed all heavy equipment in rear prep area in need of deep cleaning to remove dried food debris. Instructed to maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed rear prep area with clutter on top of unused equipment on floors throughout. Instructed to remove all unneccesary items in said area, elevate stored items at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent pest harboring. Must maintain premise.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler certificates on site during time of inspection. Instructed to meet requirement and mainain on site for review.
FailOct 6, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand cleanser avaialble at handsink in rear prep area, during time of inspection while food handlers are preparing food. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing. Person in charge provided during this time. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand drying provision available at handsink in rear prep area during time of inspection while food handlers are preparing food. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times for proper hand washing. Person in charge provide paper towels. Priority founadtion violation. 7-38-030 (c). See violation above for citation information.
3. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers preparing tamales in prep area without wearing effective hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.
4. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no chemical test strips on site for testing ppm of sanitizing solution at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for proper santizing of equipment and utensils. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed all heavy equipment in rear prep area in need of deep cleaning to remove dried food debris. Instructed to maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed rear prep area with clutter on top of unused equipment on floors throughout. Instructed to remove all unneccesary items in said area, elevate stored items at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent pest harboring. Must maintain premise.
7. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler certificates on site during time of inspection. Instructed to meet requirement and mainain on site for review.
PassJun 4, 2019License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13 missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and maintain verification.
FailMay 23, 2019LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  No city of Chicago certified manager certificate on site. Instd to provide and have certified manager on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
2. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
3. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain on site with all necessary supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Missing handwash signage at all handwash sinks. Instd to provide and maintain.
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Over 30 rat droppings noted scattered on floor in basement. Excessive clutter/unused equipment in basement. Instd to remove all droppings, clutter and unnecessary/unused equipment to prevent rodent harborage. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
6. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  No pest control logbook or proof of service available. Instd to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c).
7. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  No barrier at front prep area where steam table, grill, prep cooler and handwash sink located. Instd to provide proper barrier. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
8. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and 3-compartment sink in rear. Instd to provide.
9. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Large equipment (pots) unable to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide larger 3-compartment sink or smaller equipment. Priority foundation 7-38-025
10. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Missing allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and maintain verification.
No verdictApr 23, 2019LicenseRisk 1 (High)

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5533×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
3820×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
4913×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
379×
Food properly labeled; original container
108×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
417×
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
436×
In-use utensils: properly stored
476×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2663700 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.