Lindo Guadalajara Restaurant

4761 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Lindo Guadalajara Restaurant appears in inspection records 28 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 15 times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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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 4, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD UP BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASY STORAGE RACKS FOR POTS AND PANS IN REAR KITCHEN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING (2) HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION (NEXT TO PREP COOLER) IN REAR COOKING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (MICROWAVE OVENS) IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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74
Aug 5, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SALT, CINNAMON POWDER ETC) IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHTBULB IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (BY THE WALK-IN COOLER).
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74
Jul 18, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4 501.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
49
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON SIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO TWO-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSO IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IT.
47
86
Jul 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE COOKED BEANS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE ANY UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOKED BEANS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. WEIGHT- 10 LBS VALUED AT $40.00.
15
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. IF SAID EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS ARE TOO LARGE FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK, A WAREWASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED OR INSTALLED, AND OR SUBMIT A SOP FOR PROPER CLEANING/SANITIZING TECHNIQUE OF OVERSIZE ITEMS OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE MAIN COOKLINE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON SIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO TWO-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSO IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IT.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD CHICKEN HELD AT 46.6 F IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. HOWEVER FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 41.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. OUT OF TEMPERATURE CHICKEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. WEIGHT- 30 LBS VALUED AT $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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86
Aug 25, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN SODA/SALSA COOLER AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR SAID COOLERS.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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74
Dec 2, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED BLOOD INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED DICED BEEF AT TEMP OF 56.5F STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(SOUTH WALL). COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
22
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR DISHROOM/PREP AREA: RAW, COOKED, AND READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED SAID SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-28-21,REPORT #2500839 #41)3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE #44) 4-904.11 FOUND KNIVES AND KNIFE RACKS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-101.19 NOT EASILY CLEANABLE RUSTY BASE UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE CHEST FREEZER LID LINER, MUST BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE #47) 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DOOR HANDLES OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #49) 4-602.13 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS GRIME ON FOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA. SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS(INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA). #51) 5-205.15 LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE WHICH PRESENTLY IS PARTIALLY UN-STUCK AND DIRTY. REMOVE/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK, REPAIR ISSUE. #53)5-501.17 PROVIDE LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY FOOD PRODUCTS WITH COMMON NAME
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.MESH AT REAR SCREEN DOOR BROKEN WITH HOLES AND NOT SEAL TO FRAME DOOR.REPAIR REPLACE.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ALSO WALL WITH EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BAG STORED AT FRONT SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA OR CABINET.
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May 6, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR DISHROOM/PREP AREA: RAW, COOKED, AND READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED SAID SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTEWATER PIPE ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR RELOCATE SHELVES.
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD INSTALLED AT SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN DISHES. IN PREP AREA NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND KNIVES AND KNIFE RACKS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DOOR HANDLES OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS GRIME ON FOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA. SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS(INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA).
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE WHICH PRESENTLY IS PARTIALLY UN-STUCK AND DIRTY. REMOVE/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK, REPAIR ISSUE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM
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58
Apr 28, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PORK AND ONIONS AT TEMP OF 69.8F TO 80F, STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER. ALSO COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AT TEMP 51.7F. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR DISHROOM/PREP AREA: RAW, COOKED, AND READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED SAID SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-10-2020, REPORT #2373509 #51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE INLET WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.
60
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR RELOCATE SHELVES.
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD INSTALLED AT SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN DISHES. IN PREP AREA NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND KNIVES AND KNIVES RACKS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOT EASILY CLEANABLE RUSTY BASE UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE CHEST FREEZER LID LINER, MUST BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DOOR HANDLES OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS GRIME ON FOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA. SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS(INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA).
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE WHICH PRESENTLY IS PARTIALLY UN-STUCK AND DIRTY. REMOVE/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK, REPAIR ISSUE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM
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43
Jun 10, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
22
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)MUST LABEL.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE INLET WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.
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May 2, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER UNDER GRILL. REMOVE CARDBOARD.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE FREEZER
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS, AND WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS ON WEST WALL OF KITHCEN WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DUST. PULL ALL EQUIPEMENT AWAY FROM WALL AND CLEAN WALL AND FLOOR IN DETAIL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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61
Jun 22, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 15, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- GROUND BEEF 45F, STEAK 44.6F/79.9F, SOUR CREAM 45.9F, SALADS 45.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 70 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING FROM THE SIDES DOWN TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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74
Dec 18, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT. ALL FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1981587 ON 1-17-17 NOT CORRECTED. #32- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. #33- INTERIOR TOP DRAWER ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. PLASTIC LINER INSIDE DRAWER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35- CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE WALL AT THE WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALL.#43-COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST NOT USE PAPER BAGS AS FOOD SEPARATORS IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR BOTH. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT. ALL FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS. POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DIRTY WALLS AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND EXTERIOR OF THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR TOP DRAWER ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. PLASTIC LINER INSIDE DRAWER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER FOR RAW MEAT WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE WALL AT THE WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 22, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE 1ST FLOOR(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET OF DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING:INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA, ALL CHOPPING BOARD, LOWER COMPARTMENT PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREA. ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP), INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS(WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA, COOK LINE, AND PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, ON TOP OF THE ICE.
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Dec 28, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT WRAPPED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEAT AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, BLOOD, AND SPLATTER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP AREAS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Mar 31, 2015
Routine
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: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (SPORKS, SPOONS, KNIVES) STORED WITH HANDLES FACING IN ALL DIRECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS FACING ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENTSILS;.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM SCOOPS NOT RUNNING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY TURNED ON THE DIPPER WELL BY MY REQUEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS AND ON THE INSIDE DOOR PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK CONTSTANTLY DRIPPING INTO A SMALL BUCKET FROM THE FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADES PLASTIC BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL CARDBOARD STORED ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE; SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,INTERIOR METAL DOOR LINER IS BROKEN,UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS DRY BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR UNDER THE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(SOUTH WALL),NEED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.CARD BOARDS ARE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE PLASTIC MATS IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN. WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR,PAINT IS ALMOST GONE EXPOSING RAW WOOD WITH POROUS SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPLACE FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
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Apr 18, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: UNKNOWN SOURCE.SHELL FISH TAGS NOT IN PLACE.FOUND 13 EACH FRESH CLAMS WITH THREE DIFFERENT SHELL FISH TAGS(CHERRY STONE HARVEST DATE 10-14-2013,SHIPPING DATE 10-15-2013, FROM RESTAURANT DEPOT;THE OTHER TAG HARVEST DATE 11-12-2013 SHIPPED TO BLUE MARLIN.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INFORMATION GIVEN :SHELLFISH TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED AT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN WHICH THEY WERE ORIGINALLY PACKED UNTIL IS EMPTY,THEREAFTER MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS POUNDS 3,VALUE 50.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE IN THE ALLEY WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED:SOLID,ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP THE PLASTIC LID,GREASE DANGLING FROM EDGE OF CONTAINER.GREASE ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER THE GREASE BOX.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.GREASE BOX MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE, TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADES PLASTIC BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL CARDBOARD STORED ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE; SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,INTERIOR METAL DOOR LINER IS BROKEN,UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS DRY BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR UNDER THE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(SOUTH WALL),NEED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.CARD BOARDS ARE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE PLASTIC MATS IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN. WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR,PAINT IS ALMOST GONE EXPOSING RAW WOOD WITH POROUS SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPLACE FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN. MUST POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN MOP SINK AND ADJACENT SHELF RACK. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN MOP SINK AND SHELF RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT REAR PREP BEHIND SAME. MUST SEAL HOLE IN CEILING TILE AND CLEAN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION OR OPEN WASHROOM WINDOW.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 24, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR, AT SOUTHWEST CORNER. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES AND CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE HANDWASH BOWL AND ABOVE REAR PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON MOP SINK WATER HANDLES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED HANDLES.
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Apr 2, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN NOZZLES AT HORCHATA DISPENSE MACHINE.
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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. OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR BASE TILES UNDER REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REATTACH LOOSE TILES/SEAL GAPS BETWEEN TILES AND WALL.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST CALIBRATE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 19, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND A PREP COOLER NEXT TO GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 67.1 DEGREES F. THE COOLER CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED IN VIOLATION #3. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED OR REPLACED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #62724 14
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND SOUR CREAM, CHOPPED TOMATOES, CHOPPED LETTUCE, SHREDDED SOFT CHEESE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.2 - 55.3. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. VALUE $ 20. ALL WEIGHTS ARE APPROXIMATIONS. . CITATION # 62724-14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR BOTTOM RIM OF CHEST FREEZER DAMAGED IN BASEMENT, LEFT OF STAIRS. REPAIR DAMAGED TOP OF CHEST FREEZER ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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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. REMOVE ICE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS, SWINGING DOORS TO KITCHEN AND ALL HAND CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS UNIT HANDLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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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. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN HOODVENT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CHAIR NEXT TO GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE.
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Apr 22, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELE,NEED NAMES & DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INVERT ALL POTS & PANS IN STORAGE AREA/MUST NOT STORE DIRTY PLATES IN PREP AREA TO BE USE FOR FOOD FOR PUBLIC
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLERS,FREEZERS,& WALK IN COOLER OR PAINT.
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS ,DRY STORAGE ,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHT PREMISES
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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.//FLOORES UNDER,AROUND STOCK NEED DETAIL CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE
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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.//MUST HAVE VENTILATION IN RESTROOM TO PULL OUT AIR/BASE OF FAUCET LEAKING WATER AT 3COMP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lindo Guadalajara Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lindo Guadalajara Restaurant on file is from Apr 4, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lindo Guadalajara Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Lindo Guadalajara Restaurant.

Has Lindo Guadalajara Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lindo Guadalajara Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lindo Guadalajara Restaurant 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 Lindo Guadalajara Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lindo Guadalajara Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.