Rest Y Taqueria La Justicia

3901 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Rest Y Taqueria La Justicia has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up 11 times.

Rest Y Taqueria La Justicia's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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
Nov 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS
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95
Oct 31, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND ON THE WALL AND PIPING ON THE SIDE OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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82
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVE GERASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF GRILL AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS AROUND IT.
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90
Dec 18, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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82
Dec 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERICK NEXT TO EACH SPECIFIC FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, STEAK, CEVICHE, OYSTERS, ETC ) ; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION,
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP/WAREWASHING AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN SAME
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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70
Dec 19, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, HANDWASH CLEANSER, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HANDWASH SIGN. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME SLIGHT GRIME UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR UPSTAIRS PREP AREA IN ALL CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, HANDWASH CLEANSER, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HANDWASH SIGN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME SLIGHT GRIME UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jul 12, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, HANDWASH CLEANSER, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HANDWASH SIGN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WRAPPING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, TATTERED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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74
Oct 13, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290740 ON MAY 31, 2019.. VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS. #55)OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT COOKING MADE OF CONCRETE AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THEMRMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE OF UNITS ON PREMISE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FREEZER DOOR DETACHED AND RUSTED ON UNIT LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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78
Oct 5, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... BBQ BEEF , SALSA, MENUDO, GARLIC, RED AND GREEN SALSA, 2 DOZEN EGGS,CORN MEAL DRINK,MACARONI SALAD, BEANS, ETC ALL RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F-68.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. TOTAL LBS WERE APPROXIMATELY 50LBS WITH COST OF $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED INSIDE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UNIT @ 51.5F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF UNIT AND REAPIR TO 41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT AT THIS TIME.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT ANY OF THE 3 HANDSINKS IN PLACE LOCATED THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT 3 HANDSINKS LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIEMS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.MANAGER PROVIDE PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030 (C). PLEASE SEE VIOLATION ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION LOCATED IN PREP AREAS WITH FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD..IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE IS PREPARED,NOTED LARGE SANITIZING BUCKET STORED INSIDE SINK BOWL WITH SOILED WASH CLOTHS THROUGHOUT, AND HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF HANDSINK WITH STACKED UP DISHWARE AND SHEET PANS ON TOP OF SINK BOWL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS AND USE HANDWASHING SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. MUST REMAIN UNBLOCKED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU (EGGS, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER INCLUDING ASTERSIKING IN MENU ON SPECIFIC ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290740 ON MAY 31, 2019.. VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS. #47) OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA-------OBSERVED WOODEN PALETS BEING USED BEHIND THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS. #55)OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT COOKING MADE OF CONCRETE AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #58)OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THEMRMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE OF UNITS ON PREMISE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FREEZER DOOR DETACHED AND RUSTED ON UNIT LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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May 31, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SALSA, COOKED BEANS, RICE) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH CINNAMON, BAY LEAVES, AND CHIPOTLE PEPPERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS OUTSIDE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA-------OBSERVED WOODEN PALETS BEING USED BEHIND THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT COOKING MADE OF CONCRETE AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 1, 2018
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AND RUST FROM LIDS ON CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND RUSTY OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LIDS ARE BROKEN AND DAMAGED ON SOME CHEST FREEZERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW AND PAINTED SHELVING UNITS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM LOWER SHELF IN BEER COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA,UNDER FRYER,HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK.MUST MAKE FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN DINING AREA NEAR BOOTH SEAT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS AT FRAME OF BRICK EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,WALL NEAR BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION VENT NOT WORKING IN STAFF BASEMENT TOILETROOM,MISSING TOILET TANK LID IN WOMEN'S,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDS TO COVER COMPLETELY,EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE PIPE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM TO DRAIN,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
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May 25, 2018
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 90 DAY SHELL FISH TAGS IN PLACE WITH 5LBS. FRESH CLAM AND 9LBS. FRESH OYSTERS IN REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PANS.MUST PROVIDE SHELL FISH TAGS WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL FINISHED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.14LBS.$18.(CRITICAL 7-38-005B2)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX.15LBS OF COOKED ASSORTED TAMALES SUCH AS STRAWBERRY- 118.2F,PORK- 127.8F,CHICKEN- 114.8F,ETC) INSIDE OF A CAMBRO ON TABLE IN DINING AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.15LBS.$10.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED 10LBS. RICE STORED IN A REUSED PLASTIC BUCKET THAT STATES (HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION CORROSIVE),20LBS.COOKED PICKLED PEPPERS IN A REUSED PLASTIC BUCKET OF(DISH SANITIZING SOLUTION) AND 2-10LBS BEANS IN A REUSED PLASTIC BUCKET OF (RINSE ADDITIVE SOLUTION) ON LOWER SHELVES OF FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN 1ST FL . PREP AREA AND BASEMENT .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.OBSERVED 1LB.PORK DRYING ON FOILED PIPES HANGING FROM CEILING IN MOTOR ROOM.APPX.51LBS.$51.50. ALSO,OBSERVED 2- FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.STRIPS WERE REMOVED FROM PREP AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON RADIATOR LEDGE BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE,ON ALL FOOD AND PAPER SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT,METER CLOSET ALONG LEDGE,ADDITIONAL STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS,MOTOR ROOM ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,ON LEDGE IN LOCKER ROOM,CASHIER AREA-ON LEDGE,BAR AREA-ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR.1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.ALSO.APPX.6-8 PIECES OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE,MOTOR ROOM.APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE,IN STAFF TOILETROOM.APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/25/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)DROPPINGS.
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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.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AND RUST FROM LIDS ON CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND RUSTY OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LIDS ARE BROKEN AND DAMAGED ON SOME CHEST FREEZERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW AND PAINTED SHELVING UNITS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM LOWER SHELF IN BEER COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA,UNDER FRYER,HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK.MUST MAKE FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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 HOLES IN WALLS IN DINING AREA NEAR BOOTH SEAT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS AT FRAME OF BRICK EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,WALL NEAR BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION VENT NOT WORKING IN STAFF BASEMENT TOILETROOM,MISSING TOILET TANK LID IN WOMEN'S,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDS TO COVER COMPLETELY,EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE PIPE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM TO DRAIN,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
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Jan 6, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH TOPS IN NEED OF REPAIR. REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. 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: WALL IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING PEELING PAINT. CEILING IN LADIES WASHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. SEAL HOLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUBBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Sep 11, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN A FREEEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAG FOR STORAGE 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 WALL BEHIND THE MEAT SLICER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP, IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND DISHMACHINE AREA UNFINISHED, POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHEILDS MISSING ABOVE STOVE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME. LEAKS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.
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Feb 21, 2013
Routine
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: THE TOOL HOLDERS IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE HOLDERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVING UNDER THE RICE WATER DISPENSER IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE SHELVING SO IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR HAS RAW WOODEN SHELVES, SEAL UP THE RAW WOODEN SHELVING.
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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 CORNERS AROUND THE FRONT COOKING/STEAM TABLE AREA ARE ROUGH AND PEELING, RESEAL THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Aug 21, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN HOODED AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AT EDGES OF HOOD (RECOMENDED HAVING UNIT SERVICED IF TIME), REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT THREE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. LIDS TO DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT DOOR LEADING TO KITCHEN NEAR UTILITY CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. SEAL HOLES ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND WALL OF ROOM BEHIND ICE MACHINE WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE A WALL COVING WHEN DONE SEALING HOLES. CLEAN WALLS IN COOKING AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; PAINT WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA (KITCHEN) OBSTRUCTED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM IN FRONT OF SINK AND KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE. CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET.
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Apr 11, 2011
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL DESSERT IN COOLER FOR SALE NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED OUTLET COVER,LID ON CHEST FREEZER,LID FOR SUMP PUMP ,SIGN FOR BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST & PAINT LOWER SHELVES & LEGS OF PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,RUSTY RADIATOR COVERS,RAW WOOD SHELVES IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS,FANGUARDS IN REACH IN COOLERS,HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE OF MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TILE AT COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,WALLS & TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA & BASEMENT, TOILET ROOM,OUTSIDE OF MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE,PROVIDE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,HOOD OF EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM,LOOSE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.CHEST FREEZERS & HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Apr 4, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS DATED 4/3/11 STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS MENUDO 60.0F,BARBACOA 54.1F,RICE 46.9F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX 63 LBS.$61.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS 30 ON SHELF,10 ON FLOOR & DEAD MOUSE IN LIQUOR STORAGE,50 ON FLOOR BEHIND ARTICLES ALONG WALL & BAG OF POISON IN FURNANCE ROOM,BAG OF POISON UNDER STORAGE SHELF & GAS METTER ROOM IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT,DROPPINGS,BAGS OF POISON.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/4/11.
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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.MUST LABEL DESSERT IN COOLER FOR SALE NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED OUTLET COVER,LID ON CHEST FREEZER,LID FOR SUMP PUMP ,SIGN FOR BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST & PAINT LOWER SHELVES & LEGS OF PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,RUSTY RADIATOR COVERS,RAW WOOD SHELVES IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.
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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 DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS,FANGUARDS IN REACH IN COOLERS,HOOD.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE OF MOP SINK CLOSET.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TILE AT COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,WALLS & TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA & BASEMENT, TOILET ROOM,OUTSIDE OF MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE,PROVIDE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,HOOD OF EQUIPMENT.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM,LOOSE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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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.CHEST FREEZERS & HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Jun 10, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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 SEAL WOOD SHELVING INSIDE MOP CLOSET.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE, MICROWAVE OVEN, CAN OPENER, FRYER, AND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
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Feb 24, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER MUST BE LABELED.
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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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON SHELVES.
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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 BROKEN GASKETS ON FRONT KITCHEN PREP COOLER DOORS AND DISH WASHING AREA STORAGE COOLER DOORS.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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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. MUST SEAL FRONT KITCHEN FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET AND SEAL GREASE TRAP.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rest Y Taqueria La Justicia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rest Y Taqueria La Justicia on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rest Y Taqueria La Justicia?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Rest Y Taqueria La Justicia.

Has Rest Y Taqueria La Justicia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rest Y Taqueria La Justicia have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

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Based on the inspection history on file, Rest Y Taqueria La Justicia is inspected around two times per year on average.