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PUNTA CANA RESTAURANT INC.

2200 N KIMBALL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Logan Square

License #: 1902989

22
Total Inspections
12
Passed
6
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 6, 2025 Inspection

November 6, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. NOTED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA LEFT OF STAFF TOILET ROOM A HOLE IN CEILI...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2024 Inspection

October 17, 2024• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS BLOCKED OR OBSTRUCTED AND INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING BY FOOD EMPLOYEES: REAR KITC...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 10, 2023 Inspection

March 10, 2023• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA/SAUCE REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2022 Inspection

May 26, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND DEEP FRYER.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2022 Inspection

May 17, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WH...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 3, 2020 Inspection

April 3, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUC...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 27, 2020 Inspection

March 27, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2019 Inspection

September 4, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMP...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 19, 2019 Inspection

August 19, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 19 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLIC...(+18 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 12, 2019 Inspection

August 12, 2019• Canvass• 25 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION...(+24 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 31, 2018 Inspection

May 31, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the tall 2 door cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed facilit...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2018 Inspection

May 23, 2018• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed 20 mouse droppings along both sides of t...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2017 Inspection

September 13, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND M...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 24, 2016 Inspection

June 24, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DEEP CUTS WITH DIRT ON THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTA...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2015 Inspection

July 17, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-6-15. REPORT # 1441956. (31)FOUND ITEMS IN FREEZERS IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 6, 2015 Inspection

July 6, 2015• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/24/14 REPORT#1512226. (31)FOUND ITEMS IN FREEZERS IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FA...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 24, 2014 Inspection

November 24, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND ITEMS IN FREEZERS IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE F...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2014 Inspection

May 19, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated in reach in freezers, must properly date food items in reach in fre...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2013 Inspection

October 11, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE G...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 16, 2012 Inspection

August 16, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2011 Inspection

March 1, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected fro...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 1, 2010 Inspection

October 1, 2010• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRU...(+6 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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