What is Senoritas's health inspection score?

Senoritas has a SafeDine safety score of 37 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Senoritas last inspected?

Senoritas was last inspected on August 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Senoritas have?

Senoritas has 54 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Senoritas safe to eat at?

Senoritas has a safety score of 37/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Senoritas

Name: Senoritas
Address: 1104 W 18TH ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 37

1104 W 18TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Pilsen

Ranked #337 of 411 in Pilsen

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8 inspections

Last: Aug 25, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-63

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-15 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

11 basic

Dec 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Dec

Nov 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

45/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS/BEVERAGES. EMPLOYEE PUT GARNISH INSIDE BEVERAGE FOR CUSTOMER AT BAR. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. 1LB AT $12 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER AT 48.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCESS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE THREE DOOR COOLER. FOUND INSDE THE PREP COOLER: TWO CONTAINERS OF BEEF (50.0F-53.8F), TOMATO SLICES (52.0F), TWO CONTAINERS OF SHREDDED CHICKEN (54.8F- 57.8F), SOPES (48.7F), PICO DE GALLO (49.1F), CHORIZO (51.0F). FOUND INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER: BEEF (51.1F), SAUSAGE (49.1F). MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $100 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST KEEP COLD FOOD AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE AND THE ICE SHIELD IN NEED OF DEEP CLEAING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL VENTILATION COVER IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High3 Med5 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-102.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, SERVED AND OFFERED FOR SALE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11 (B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,& B)(2) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF PATIES 45.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
3-501.17(A) TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (BEEF, CHORIZO) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON DIRTY DISHES IN DISH WASHING AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C):FOUND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 FOUND FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2586623 CONDUCTED ON 12/8/23 . THE FOLLOWING NON- COMPLIANCE PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-601.11(C):FOUND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. 5-205.15 FOUND ALL COMPARTMENTS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.11FOUND FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 60F AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2577943 CONDUCTED ON 6/13/23 . THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-601.11(C):FOUND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. 5-205.15 FOUND ALL COMPARTMENTS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.11FOUND FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
3-501.13 FOUND BEEF THAWING IN A CONTAINER OF WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW MEAT UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 FOUND FRONT ENTRY DOOR OPEN, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO NOTED FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 FOUND OUTDOOR SERVICE STATION MADE OF WOOD.NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, OR OTHER FOOD SOILING OR THAT REQUIRE FREQUENT CLEANING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE; VIOLATION CORRECTED, MANAGER REMOVES SERVICE BAR AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C):FOUND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 FOUND ALL COMPARTMENTS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11FOUND FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med6 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

58/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED BEEF HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
. FOUND BEEF THAWING IN A CONTAINER OF WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW MEAT UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER FOR A PERIOD THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND 5 SMALL FLIES OVER 3 COMP SINKS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP. ALSO NOTED APPROX 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER SHELVES AND NEXT TO KEG WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND OUTDOOR SERVICE STATION MADE OF WOOD.NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, OR OTHER FOOD SOILING OR THAT REQUIRE FREQUENT CLEANING SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND ALL COMPARTMENTS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING AREAS LOCATED IN BASEMENT NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High3 Med6 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

38/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. (TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL) ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER BASIN SOLUTION AT 0 PPM WHILE IN USE. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION PER THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD BARBACOA HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
AFTER TALKING WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE AND REVIEWING THE MENU NOTICED, STEAK, EGGS, AND CEVICHE ON THE MENU SAID ITEMS COULD BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK), AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROX. 150 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND KEG COOLER THROUGHOUT UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED UNKNOWN PIPE IN CEILING IN BASEMENT NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND UTILITY SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEWAGE PIPE IN BASEMENT WITH EVIDENCE OF DRIED LIQUID ON OUTSIDE. NOTED A BUCKET STORED UNDER A SEWAGE PIPE WITH LIQUID INSIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REPAIRING AND MAINTAINING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAIN FLOOR. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FACILITY FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA HEAVILY SCORED, ROUGH, CONCRETE, POROUS. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTHED, NON-POROUS, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−57 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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