La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria, the earliest from 2011. La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria was last inspected on Apr 29, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited 13 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
Apr 29, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDSINK OR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER HANDSINK. PIC PROVIDED HANDTOWELS AT BOTH SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES AND ON STORAGE UTENSILS, DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BY WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. APPROX 40-50 DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED WHERE WORN. OBSERVED BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT P-TRAP AT BASEMENT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN'
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING, PUTTING ON GLOVES, SOME USING HAND SANITIZERS, BUT NONE OF THEM PROPERLY WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, TOUCHING CLEAN UTENSILS, TOUCHING THEIR BODY, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: THE REAR AND FRONT HAND WASHING SINKS HAD NO SOAP (THE REAR HAD HAND SANITIZER) FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AND MAINTAINING WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED LAYING IN THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN. -THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA PAINT IS CHIPPED AND HAS RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY, PEELING RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IS IN NEED OF SOME DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE BASEMENT/1ST FL WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRAFFITTI ON THE WALLS, CEILING, HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MIRROR IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT FIXED AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER FREEZER HAS NO LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE THREE-DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: HAM 50.2F, EGGS 55. F, MILK 48.7 F, CHOPPED ONION 52.2F, CHOPPED TOMATOES 48.9F, SGREDDED LETTUCE 46.4 TO 47F. MILK 47.7 TO 50.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK ) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, JORGE HARO, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 35 MINUTES THROUGH INSPECTION. 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.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (RICE, SALT SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES AND FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE VENTILATION COVER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FILLED WITH WATER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND ONLY TWO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES' ON SITE. FOUND 8 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER/ PIC WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Oct 27, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 5OF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS BEEF AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 120F LOCATED IN REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED NEXT TO STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 4 LBS AT $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #22.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F - 53F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 20 LBS $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 40 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN BASEMENT HALLWAY AND DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED FLIES ON A VARIETY OF SYRUPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FILLED WITH WATER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND ONLY TWO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES' ON SITE. FOUND 8 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER/ PIC WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Sep 6, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Aug 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS (TORTILLA AND COOKED CHICKEN) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOODS AND NEVER TOUCH ANY READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS, PIPES AND STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AND ONE LARGE FLY FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE AND ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Apr 26, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN MEN OR WOMEN RESTROOMS OR AT THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ALL LOCATIONS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP ON SITE. NO CITATION GIVEN.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP ON SITE. NO CITATION GIVEN.
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Mar 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 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 PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS FOR DRY STORAGE OF BEANS, SUGAR, AND RICE. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING WITH A PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE NECK OF THE FACUET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO TIGHTEN THE BOLT AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR OF THE HOT WATER CONNECTION(LEAKING).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE UTILITY MOP SINK DISCOLORED WITH PINK, AND BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN WALLS AROUND REAR DISH AREA(DUSTY), ALSO CLEAN REAR COOKING AREA WALLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHT IN REAR OVER REAR COKING AREA IN FRONT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 8, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AT 1ST FL PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES ENTERING INTO REAR PREP AREA.
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Jan 26, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD HANDLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS PLATED BUFFET STYLE. CRITICAL VIOLATON 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AT 1ST FL PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES ENTERING INTO REAR PREP AREA.
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Dec 18, 2017
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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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 PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER TO ELEVATE FOODS OFF OF FLOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 1ST FL. FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER AND SALSA COOLER,BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIDS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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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 EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINET,OVENS,STEAM TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES ENTERING INTO REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALLS AND WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND PREP COOLER,NEXT TO HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA, LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH 1ST FL. PREP AREAS, STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND FOOD OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Dec 11, 2017
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PUT SEVERAL TORTILLAS ON THE GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND FLIP THEM ON THE GRILL TO PUT THEM IN A BASKET TO BE SERVED.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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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 DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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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 PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER TO ELEVATE FOODS OFF OF FLOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 1ST FL. FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER AND SALSA COOLER,BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIDS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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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 EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINET,OVENS,STEAM TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES ENTERING INTO REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALLS AND WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND PREP COOLER,NEXT TO HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH 1ST FL. PREP AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND FOOD OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Jun 19, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 53.6F, EGGS AT 63.5F, CHORIZO AT 54.9F, REFRIED BEANS AT 59.5F, BEEF AT 49.9F, PORK AT 57.9F, SHRIMP PATTIES AT 57.7F, CHEESE AT 53.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP UNDER THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE DOOR THRESHOLD. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE BINS (CHILES, FLOUR) LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES WITH THE EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CLEANED SAID ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND OVENS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND FRYERS AND STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 11, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1567070 ON 9-2-15. 29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1533005 ON 4-17-15. 32-REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE. 35-CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. 38-REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. 41-STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYER CABINETS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 2, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SETUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK T0 WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1533005 ON 4-17-15. 32-REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE. 35-CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. 38-REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. 41- STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYER CABINETS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 17, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW CHICKEN 61.8F-64F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AND $30 OF CHICKEN. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA(SLOW DRAINING). REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 7, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ARE CURRENTLY MAKING TAMALES NOT MAINTAINED, BASIN OF SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, PIPE REMOVED UNDERNEATH SINK CAUSING WATER TO ACCUMULATE ON FLOOR AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT SOAP. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINKS AND PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS. PLUMBER ARRIVED BY END OF INSPECTION TO REPAIR SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT POTS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND INVERT SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE WALLBASE IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Jun 14, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. PAINT BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES WHERE RUSTY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS AND WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: A LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED FOR ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN KITCHEN; PROVIDE.
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Oct 2, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET IS DAMAGED AND DOES NOT SEAL, RESET THE GASKET SO THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED SOUTH OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR THE HOLE AND SEAL THE STAINLESS STEEL CORNERS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY. SWEEP AND MOP THE KITCHEN FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN IS MISSING THE SHIELD, REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT HAND SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE MOP AREA IS MILDEWED, SCRUB CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA.
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Dec 20, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW HAS GERASE BUILDUP AND CLEAN THE REACHIN COOLERS HAS FOOD DEBRIS IN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. .
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE DINING ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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May 27, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE TWO FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria.
Has La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria 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 La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria 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 La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Casa Del Pueblo Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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