Canton Regio

1510 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Canton Regio 22 times, with records going back to 2016. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Canton Regio's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN CUTTING BOARD IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVERD THE LIDS MISSING ON THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FLAT-TOP GRILL SET UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE FLAT TOP GRILL UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Previously cited core violation not corrected from report#2596141, DATE 6/12/24 Violation #57 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. Violation #58 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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74
Jun 12, 2024
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER REACH-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT ATTACHED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT WINDOWS OPENED WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED A FLAT-TOP GRILL SET UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE FLAT TOP GRILL UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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67
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER AND A REACH-IN COOLER, BOTH WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F-52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT ALL TIMES. BOTH UNITS ARE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF SLICED AND DICED TOMATOES AT 47.8, OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 52F, OBSERVED ABOUT 7 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 52, OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 52F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF CHEESE AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED THE DINNER MENUS WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND WITHOUT A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON ALL THE DINNER MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY HAS A FLAT TOP GRILL SET UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO WARM TORTILLAS. HOWEVER, THERE IS NOT A HAND WASHING SINK BY SAID GRILL, AND THE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE GRILL HAS A SMALL SLIDE DOOR THAT SEPARATES THE FOOD PREP AREA FROM THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA OR PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK BY THE FLAT TOP GRILL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION BELOW.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER REACH-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT ATTACHED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT WINDOWS OPENED WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY STORING CONTAINERS OF ICE, FOOD (TORTILLA CHIPS), AND SALSA ON THE LEDGE IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL OR STORE ALL FOODS BEHIND THE FOOD PREP AREA COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED A FLAT-TOP GRILL SET UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE FLAT TOP GRILL UNDER ADEQUATE VENTILATION OR PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 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
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND TORTILLAS IN FRONT PREP STORED ON FLOOR, ALSO NOTED JALAPENOS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE EATING UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
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Sep 21, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BLEACH, COMET, AND OTHER CHEMICALS STORED IN A BIN WITH SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AND LIDS. MUST SEPARATE CHEMICALS FROM SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPE HANDS ON TOWEL WHEN SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN SOILED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. - COS
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEANS, BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 92F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OUND 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
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEANS, 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 3 LARGE FLIES ON SITE 2 IN BASEMENT 1 ON 1ST FLOOR. OBSERVED APPROX 50 - 60 SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT DRY STORAGE RACK, DINING AREA, FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA.MUST MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED APPROX 8 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE, 5 BEHIND OPEN WALL PANEL (WALL PANEL IS LOCATED BEHIND FOOD STORAGE AND POTS AND PANS STORAGE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP) 2 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 30 DEAD ROACHES THROUGH OUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND TORTILLAS IN FRONT PREP STORED ON FLOOR, ALSO NOTED JALAPENOS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE EATING UTENSILS STORED ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD MUST REPLACE.
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Jan 13, 2022
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FACILITY STORING CONTAINERS OF ICE, FOOD AND SALSA ON THE LEDGE IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL OR STORE ALL FOODS BEHIND THE FOOD PREP AREA COUNTER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND GLASSWARE BEING STORED NOT INVERTED AT THE LEDGE BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLATES AND GLASSWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MANAGER UNABLE TO LOCATE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING VACCINATION STATUS FOR IN DOOR DINING CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 27, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH LARGE AND SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR DISH ROOM AREA APPROX 5 SMALL AND 3 LARGE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX 10-15 LARGE FLIES AND APPROX 20-25 SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEAT THE STORAGE SHELVES, INSIDE THE ONION CONTAINER, ON THE WALLS AND TABLE LEGS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION ON 10-27-2021. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINING ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GAURD AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, UPSTAIRS AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST REPLACE THEM ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, INSIDE SMALL REACH IN COOLERS ON UPPER LEVEL BY HOT LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET IN THE UPSTAIRS DISH WASHING ROOM AT THE BASE COLD WATER KNOB. ALSO OBSERVED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT ALONG WITH VERY LOOSE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Oct 19, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS, DISH WASHERS AND SERVERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 14, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3) 36 - 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2401943 DATED 10/2/20; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES AND TWO LARGE FLIES LOCATED ON THE DRAIN PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE FLIES ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS, DISH WASHERS AND SERVERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 2, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: 3-501.14 OBSERVED FACILITY USING LARGE POTS TO COOL COOKED BEANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. THE COOKED BEANS WERE AT 70F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND ALWAYS PROPERLY COOL ALL TCS FOODS, FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F-40F WITHIN 4 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED RAW EGGS AT 62F BEING STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO DISCARD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #20.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH DIRTY DISHES INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE SAID HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS WITH DIRTY DISHES, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEANS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES AND TWO LARGE FLIES LOCATED ON THE DRAIN PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE FLIES ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS, DISH WASHERS AND SERVERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT ENFORCING SOCIAL DISTANCING ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 PATRONS IN A SMALL AREA INSIDE OF THE FACILITY WAITING TO BE SEATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENFORCE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND ALLOW PATRONS TO WAIT OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY WHILE WAITING TO BE SEATED. MANAGER INFORMED PATRONS DURING THE INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
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Aug 7, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES,LABLE STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS(BULK STORAGE) NOT PROPERLYLABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL, AND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANS SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTINGBOARDS IN THE BASEMENT STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM RECEPATCLE WITHOUT A COVER IN BOTH STALLS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM STALLS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WITHPUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 12, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE/ AND REMINDER MENU ADVISORY, LABLE STATEMENT, TABLE TENTS, PLACECARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT, AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS(BULK STORAGE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON TABLE PREP AREAS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL, AND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID FOIL AND CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT CUTTING BOARDS STAINED PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM RECEPATCLE WITHOUT A COVER IN BOTH STALLS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM STALLS, INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 14, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 7, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AT REAR OF BASEMENT AND UTILITY CLOSET IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15(A) OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING AT SHED DOORS THAT OPEN TO ALLEY IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT AND PEST ENTRY.
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Jun 22, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: COLD HOLDING PREP STATION COOLER(58.1 F), PREP DRAWER COOLER(49F), BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER(58.8F-60F) ALL CONTAINING POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40.0F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED/HELD IN ABOVE MENTIONED COLD HOLDING PREP STATION COOLER SUCH AS (13)DOZEN EGGS(57.2F-60.1F) SLICED/DICED TOMATOES(53F-69F),LEAFY GREENS(63F). PREP DRAWER COOLER:RAW CHICKEN(47.6F),CHEESE(50.0F-57.0F). BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER: 3PANS OF REFRIED BEANS(71.4F-75F), 11 QUARTS OF CREAM(57F), (5)5lb OF MEXICAN CHEESE, 18LB PAN OF RAW PORK(55.7F), AND (5)5LB BAGS OF BEEF(58F) AND (9)SHRIMP, BEEF, CHICKEN SKEWERS (56.3F-57.7F) 10LBS MOLLEJAS (57F), 8LBS SLICED BACON (57F), SALSA 15LBS(80F) ,(80LBS) RICE WATER WITH MILK AND (2)CAKES WITH WHIP CREAM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. APPROX. WT.230LBS VALUE $1500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER: FLIPPING TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PLATING FOOD FOR CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38- 010(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 LARGE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY FROM THE OCTOBER 4, 2017. INSPECTION NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT MOST RECENT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFIGERATION UNITS OF SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL AND ENCASED PIPES ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
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Oct 4, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TOILET TANK LID IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.(RICE, BEANS,ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT COFFEE AREA AND IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER SIDE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
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Sep 27, 2017
Complaint
16 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GLASS COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AT 46.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR CONSUMPTION.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. SHRIMP KABOBS 48.5F,2LBS. BEEF KABOBS 51.4F,.5LBS CHICKEN KABOBS,.5LBS. RAW CUT CHICKEN 51.2F.ALSO ON GRILL 10 LB COOKED CHICKEN WRAPPED IN FOIL RANGING FROM 91.7F,112.0F,107.7F,114.0F,117.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.15LBS. $123.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS HANDLING GARAGE CAN AND THEN REMOVING COOKED STEAK FROM GRILL AND PLACING ON CUTTING BOARD AND PLATING WITH BARE HANDS NOT WASHING HANDS, DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND CLEAN DISHES WITH OUT HAND WASHING ,FOOD HANDLER HANDLING BROOM AND DUST PAN AND THEN CAME BACK TO WAIT STATION AREA AND PICKED UP A GLASS AND ICE SCOOP AND TOOK TO TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA COFFEE STATION HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH SPOONS IN SINK BASIN AND GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK HAD A BUSS PAN STORED ON TOP OF SINK BASIN AND FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK HAD NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS AT SINK AND ARTICLES REMOVED FROM SINK.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND NEAR GREASE TRAP.ALSO,FRONT PATIO DOORS HAS A APPX."1-2" HOLE IN LOWER DOOR AND REAR DOOR APPX"1/2" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/27/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STIRAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DISHES FROM SERVICE COUNTER AND INVERT AWAY FROM PUBLIC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND RUST FROM MICROWAVE SHELF 1ST FL.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT COFFEE AREA AND IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER SIDE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,ROLLING CART,DISH RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA,WATER FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT LEADING TO PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TOILET TANK LID IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR GLASS COOLER 1ST FL. PREP AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES PREPARES REFRIED BEANS, RICE, CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jan 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHES AND UTENSILS BEING WASHED AND RINSED IN THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT BEING SANITIZED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS MUST BE SANITIZED IN THE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AFTER BEING WASHED AND RINSED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE LEFT AND RIGHT SINK DIVIDERS DO NOT HOLD WATER IN THEM AND THE WATER RUNS UNDER THE DIVIDERS INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. THE SINK WAS BEING USED AT THIS TIME TO WASH DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK AND TO USE THE WORKING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Jan 5, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Canton Regio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Canton Regio on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Canton Regio?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Canton Regio.

Has Canton Regio's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Canton Regio have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Canton Regio means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Canton Regio inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Canton Regio is inspected around two times per year on average.