Ft Wicker Park — Flash Taco/Underdog

1570-1/2 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged 21 inspections at Ft Wicker Park — Flash Taco/Underdog, the earliest from 2016. On Sep 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 22 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Ft Wicker Park — Flash Taco/Underdog trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 24, 2025

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BASEMENT SMALL WALK IN COOLER.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : OBSERVED MASSIVE CLUTTER OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING,STORAGE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0PPM'S AT 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WASH DISHES WITH A SOAPY TOWEL AND RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACE DISHES ON RACK WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY TO SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. (PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON A CELL PHONE AND WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN REMOVED A BURRITO FROM THE GRILL WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,RICE,CHICKEN,DICED TOMATO,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:02 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.PIC ARRIVED ON SITE (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2609332 12/17/24 NOT CORRECTED- #38-6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. #51-5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE 3-COMPONENT SINK IN THE DISH-WASHING AREA. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE TOP GRATE FOR THE IN-GROUND GREASE TRAP.#57-2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET FLUSHING HANDLES MISSING ON TOILETS IN STAFF AND CUSTOMERS' TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA, IN CRACK AND CREVICE ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR HAND SINK.ALSO, APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/17/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PAN, SPOON, AND SCRUBBER INSIDE OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMNET PREP AREA.

Gloves used properly

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY A FOOD HANDLER.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GAURD COVER IN BASEMENT SMALL WALK IN COOLER.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MASSIVE CLUTTER OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING,STORAGE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 17, 2024

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN OUT THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH-WASHING AREA. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE TOP GRATE FOR THE IN-GROUND GREASE TRAP.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 6-202.14 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Dec 10, 2024

Complaint

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON THE GRILL. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 102F, BEANS AT 109F, AND BEEF AT 97F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44F, RICE AT 45F, BEEF AT 49F, AND CHEESE AT 49F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. ALSO OBSERVED WERE CUT TOMATOES AT 52F AND GUACAMOLE AT 52F INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY OF THE 4 EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN OUT THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH-WASHING AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH-WASHING AREA. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE TOP GRATE FOR THE IN-GROUND GREASE TRAP.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Oct 4, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA AND THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES.

Jul 19, 2024

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2597410 DATED JULY 12 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY; OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SEVERAL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS ARE PLACED AROUND FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARDED ANY UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO HOT WATER. WATER REACHES A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 81 F BEFORE GOING BACK TO 75 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF TOMATOES, 7 POUNDS OF SHREDDED CHEESE, AND 5 POUNDS OF SAUSAGE( $65). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE KITCHEN, DISH, AND STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL BUILDUP ON FANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FANS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA AND THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SEVERAL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS ARE PLACED AROUND FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARDED ANY UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

Sep 6, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER: DELI MEAT AT 52.1F, DELI MEAT AT 50.1F,CHICKEN AT 51.0F , AND PORK AT 71.2F. MANAGEMENTS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554577 DATED 4/20/2022: #57 "OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTICIATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." #58 "OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGERN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2565959 DATED 10/26/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPER ON MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IS COLLAPSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Oct 26, 2022

Complaint

3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. FOOD HANDLER PROVIDED CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTICIATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGERN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE. NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554577 CONDUCTED ON 04/20/2022. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (STEAK, RICE, AND CHICKEN) COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. FOOD HANDLER PROVIDED STEM PROBE THERMOMETER DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE LOBBY EXIT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES. ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR WHEN ENTERING THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.

Apr 20, 2022

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTICIATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGERN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Feb 25, 2022

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTICIATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGERN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Feb 18, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 11 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, STEAK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT PRROF OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOG BOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON THE SIDE OF THE HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTICIATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGERN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMEMTING AND ENFORCING THE PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT WHEN DINING IN AT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW.

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN ON PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF POWDERS STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL UNMISTAKENLY POWDERS WHEN TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORGINAL PACKAGING.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

May 4, 2020

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FOUND 15 LBS OF COOKED BEANS HELD IN A LARGE BUSSING TUB AT 64.4F, BEANS PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SUCH FOOD HELD AT 41F OR LOWER. ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BASEMENT'S PREP KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: NO DATE MARKINGS ON CONTAINER OF COOKED FOODS HELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DATE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ( NO CITATION )

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING METHOD, USING LARGE CONTAINER IN COOLING DOWN PROCESS, COVERING WARM FOOD TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO USED SMALLER SHALLOW CONTAINERS AND COVER LOOSELY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ( NO CITATION )

Jul 26, 2019

Complaint

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 54.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F AND BELOW. KRYSTAL KOOL, INC REFRIGERATION COMPANY ON SITE WALK-IN COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION. COOLER NOW MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE 37.7F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEEF BURRITOS, CHICKEN TACOS, FRIED RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. COOKED CHICKEN AT 57.6F, COOKED BEEF AT 58.2F, COOKED PORK AT 59.2F, BLACK BEANS 57.7F, PINTO BEANS 58.4F, RAW GROUND BEEF 57.2F, SOUR CREAM 57.1F AND PORK TAMALES 58.8F. PIC IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 35LBS VALUE OF $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. COS

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF SODA MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT THEN FROM CONTAMINATION.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHIN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF UNUSED PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED 1-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET M\NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Jul 10, 2019

Recent Inspection

5 major violations. 16 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEEF BURRITOS, CHICKEN TACOS, FRIED RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED COS

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: : OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF SODA MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT THEN FROM CONTAMINATION.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHIN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED 1DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET M\NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Jul 2, 2019

Routine

5 major violations. 15 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF SODA MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT THEN FROM CONTAMINATION.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHIN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED 1DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET M\NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Dec 17, 2018

Complaint

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPER LABEL LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE (FIFO).

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND ORGANIZE THE REST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING PURPOSES. KEEP WORKING ON CLUTTER(12/17/18).

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Sep 27, 2018

Complaint

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER WHICH HOLD TCS FOODS WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS. THE WALK IN COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION/TAGGED UNTIL IT CAN PROPER HOLD AND MAINTAIN TEMP AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.14(N).

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED 15LBS OF PORK TAMALES AT 48F, 10LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 58F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARED AND DENATURED, TOTAL COST $200. PRIORIRTY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Food properly labeled; original container

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING AND/OR DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN WHERE EVER NEEDED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Jun 20, 2018

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVERD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: GROUND BEEF AT 51.3F, BLACK BEANS AT 51.1F, MEXICAN RICE AT 59.1F, WHITE RICE AT 51.6F, POLISH AT 51.1F AND CHICKEN AT 48.7F. A TOTAL OF 50lbs AT $375 COST WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REDUCE THE PAN SIZE FOR PROPER COOLING AND STORAGE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: NOTED PRECOOKED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH THE DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT(FIFO).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NOTED THE FILTERS AND VENT COVER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE THE DUST AND GREASE. NOTED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO NOTED THE STOPPER LEVER ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

Apr 24, 2017

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: NO SANITZING SOLUTION USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTAINERS AND THEN PLACING THEM DIRECTLY IN THE DRYING RACK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP FOLLOWING MY REQUEST (WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100PPM). INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL DISHES, UTENSILS, ETC. IN THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR THAT IS TURNED OFF AND USED FOR UNOPENED BAGS OF TORTILLAS AND DRY FOOD.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

May 4, 2016

License

5 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. FOOD( RAW AND COOKED) MUST BE STORED INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: DOOR AT WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR,INSIDE GASKET BROKEN OR MISSING AND THE DOOR BROKEN AT BOTTOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO KNOBS/HANDLE PROVIDED AT EAST LID OF THE STEAM TABLE, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BENDED FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD MUST BE REPLACED. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD FEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE FLAT GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MISSING COVING /BASEBOARD IN PREP AREA AT FIRST FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ft Wicker Park — Flash Taco/Underdog last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ft Wicker Park — Flash Taco/Underdog on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ft Wicker Park — Flash Taco/Underdog?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Ft Wicker Park — Flash Taco/Underdog.

Has Ft Wicker Park — Flash Taco/Underdog's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ft Wicker Park — Flash Taco/Underdog have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ft Wicker Park — Flash Taco/Underdog 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 Ft Wicker Park — Flash Taco/Underdog inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ft Wicker Park — Flash Taco/Underdog is inspected around two times per year on average.

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