La Autentica De Guerrero
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2020, La Autentica De Guerrero has 13 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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86
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEAT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED POTATOES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 48F-49F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(TACOS, BURRITOS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN DISH WASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON LEFT SIDE. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Feb 27, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 12 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TORTILLA CHIPS. TORTILLA CHIPS WERE PUT IN A BOWL AND IMMEDIATELY SERVED TO CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHEN CONTACTING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE READING AT 70F AT ALL SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SUCH AS COOKED POTATOES, REFRIED BEANS, PORK, EGGS, STEAK, SALSA AND CHEESE ALL RANGING BETWEEN 45-51F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY THREW AWAY FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $1,000.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 45F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 1-18-2023. NO OTHER SERVICE REPORTS WERE PRESENTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL SERVICES MUST BE COMPLETED ON SITE AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/5/2024, REPORT #2590428. #57-2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN. #58-2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS THAT HOLD A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(TACOS, BURRITOS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. MUST SEAL.
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Mar 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE. SANITIZER NOT USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TACOS, ENCHILADAS, BURRITOS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE USING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AS A HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS ONLY FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-303.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED FOIL AND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNTIS AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS THAT HOLD A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON THE PREMISES.
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Feb 27, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON TO ENSURE ALL HANDSINKS ARE SUPPLIED WITH PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HANDSINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TACOS, ENCHILADAS, BURRITOS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEARING DANGLING BRACELETS AND NECKLACES WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING, SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL AND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNTIS AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS THAT HOLD A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON THE PREMISES.
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Feb 1, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES AND ROLLING UTILITY CONDIMENT CART AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Jan 25, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT FOODS ON STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BEEF 125.3F THE PORK 98.5F AND THE STEAK 108.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 5 POUNDS TCS FOODS. VALUE 70 DOLLARS. MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT COOKING LINE HAND SINK, WATER TEMPERATURE 48.3F. NO HOT OR COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. MUST RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO HAND SINKS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZING SOLUTION (CHLORINE) USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER-FILLED AND UNABLE TO CLOSE LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS NOT OVERFLOWING AND KEEP CLEAN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT TO0 LARGE TO BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE OR HAVE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS ON TOP OF ITEMS THAT WILL BE CONSUMED BY PATRONS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND SEPARATE ITEMS THAT ARE FOR CONSUMPTION FROM PERSONAL ITEMS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VACCINATION SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRANCE AND NO VACCINATION SIGNAGE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VACCINATION SIGNAGE AT ALL ACESSIBLE ENTRANCES AND INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUSES OF PATRONS AT ALL TIMES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING IN ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING ON PREMISES.
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Feb 9, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2401933 DATED:10/01/2020 47- INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. 12/14/2020 56- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. 12/14/2020 57- FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 12/14/2020 58- FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING 12/14/2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/9/2021.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) (BEEF,PORK,RICE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING (TCS FOODS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT MAIN COOKLINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND COOLERS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 1, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Sep 29, 2020
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER OF 80.1 F AT MULTIPLE SINKS INCLUDING HAND WASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F TO 120 F AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (REAR PREP AREA) AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN BELOW 41.0F AND FREEZER AT BELOW 0.0F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BOX TOP COVER LEAKING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN.S WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND/ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING
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7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (REAR PREP AREA) AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN BELOW 41.0F AND FREEZER AT BELOW 0.0F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS (CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BOX TOP COVER (SIDES) LEAKING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE/DISPOSAL COMPANY SERVICE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
54
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN.S WASHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND/ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK AND MUST REPLACE/REPAIR COLD FAUCET HANDLE IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Autentica De Guerrero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Autentica De Guerrero on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Autentica De Guerrero?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at La Autentica De Guerrero.
Has La Autentica De Guerrero's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Autentica De Guerrero have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Autentica De Guerrero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Autentica De Guerrero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Autentica De Guerrero is inspected around two times per year on average.
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