Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FOGO DE CHAO on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637229
Location recorded for this inspection · FOGO DE CHAO · 661 N LA SALLE DR
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623434
Location recorded for this inspection · FOGO DE CHAO · 661 N LA SALLE DR
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622878
Location recorded for this inspection · FOGO DE CHAO · 661 N LA SALLE DR
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED BLACK BEANS FROM PREVIOUS NIGHT 8-25-25 WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (44.5F-45.7F).MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2616720 DATED:04/30/2025 #38---6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE DUMPSTER DOCK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT AND RIGHT BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. #47---4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #51---5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. #55---6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #55---6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATONS AND MAINTAIN BY 9/2/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616720
Location recorded for this inspection · FOGO DE CHAO · 661 N LA SALLE DR
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE DUMPSTER DOCK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT AND RIGHT BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616202
Location recorded for this inspection · FOGO DE CHAO · 661 N LA SALLE DR
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON REAR OF SHIELD AND UPPER INTERIOR OF EASTSIDE ICE MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE ICE DESTROYED, SHIELD AND INTERIOR OF EASTSIDE ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE DUMPSTER DOCK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT AND RIGHT BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS BAR AND PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/23/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611150
Location recorded for this inspection · FOGO DE CHAO · 661 N LA SALLE DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK #5 IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. NOTE THERE ARE OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS IN EACH WASHROOM THAT ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED MISSING LID OF COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610483
Location recorded for this inspection · FOGO DE CHAO · 661 N LA SALLE DR
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK #5 IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. NOTE THERE ARE OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS IN EACH WASHROOM THAT ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID OF COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605584
Location recorded for this inspection · FOGO DE CHAO · 661 N LA SALLE DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605099
Location recorded for this inspection · FOGO DE CHAO · 661 N LA SALLE DR
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS BAR, STOREROOMS, PASTRY PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN ALL AREAS OF FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/22/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE MULTIPLE PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ON CEILING ABOVE PREPS AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596583
Location recorded for this inspection · FOGO DE CHAO · 661 N LA SALLE DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO COVER ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596521
Location recorded for this inspection · FOGO DE CHAO · 661 N LA SALLE DR
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO COVER ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:3)OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2596095 DATED 06/11/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY. CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 6/11/2024.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596095
Location recorded for this inspection · FOGO DE CHAO · 661 N LA SALLE DR
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.2F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE LARGE ICE MACHINES WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ROACHES, SMALL FLIES AND BIG FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY THREE LARGE FLIES, 40 SMALL FLIES AND FOUR ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH, SMALL FLY AND BIG FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY. CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 6/11/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVER ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT LEAKING UNDERNEATH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NON WORKING SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELF NEAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY NEAR ICE MACHINES AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60610
316 of 345 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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