SU CASA

49 E ONTARIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

🚇 Nearest Transit: Grand (Red Line), Grand

License #: 1194932

37
Total Inspections
22
Passed
11
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 27, 2025 Inspection

March 27, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11:OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 11, 2025 Inspection

February 11, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOL...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2025 Inspection

February 4, 2025• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOL...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 1, 2024 Inspection

February 1, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Ice maker located in basement under a ceiling with many pipes and conduits that might leak on ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2024 Inspection

January 25, 2024• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO ICE MACHINE INTERIOR DRIP PLATE HEAVILY SOILED WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME, LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR (OUTDOOR STORAGE...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2023 Inspection

April 19, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Inaccurate refrigerator thermometer in walk-in cooler, instructed to use good working ones.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 16, 2022 Inspection

February 16, 2022• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 21, 2021 Inspection

July 21, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR ARE PEELING OFF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND ARE BROKEN. M...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2019 Inspection

September 20, 2019• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN NOT CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 8, 2019 Inspection

July 8, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 10 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ...(+9 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 1, 2019 Inspection

July 1, 2019• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 6, 2018 Inspection

July 6, 2018• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH P...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2018 Inspection

January 11, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HANDWASH BOWLS, FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75.5 F AT ALL SINKS. IN...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 10, 2017 Inspection

August 10, 2017• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELVES FOR BAR GALSSES, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH OR REPLACE.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 30, 2017 Inspection

June 30, 2017• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE A CARD BOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO U...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 27, 2017 Inspection

June 27, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE A CARD BOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO U...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2016 Inspection

October 11, 2016• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A LARGE CONT...(+10 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2016 Inspection

February 19, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EX...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 18, 2015 Inspection

June 18, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN KICHEN OF FOOD DEBRIS.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 30, 2014 Inspection

July 30, 2014• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BAR WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SI...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 21, 2014 Inspection

May 21, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BAR WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SI...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2014 Inspection

May 19, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER IN USE AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 159.0F....(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 23, 2013 Inspection

July 23, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND A LIVE COCKROACH ON...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2013 Inspection

April 29, 2013• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER OUTSIDE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN THE ALLEY. OBSERVED C...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 30, 2012 Inspection

October 30, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: refer to previous inspection for description.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2012 Inspection

October 15, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569793 DATED ON 12-28-11 FOR VIOLATION (32) MUST INSTALL LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR ARE...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 28, 2011 Inspection

December 28, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LIDS MISSING AT ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA, MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and u...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 30, 2011 Inspection

November 30, 2011• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA NEED CLEANING (WATER STAINS/DIRT OBSERVED). All food and non-food contac...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 1, 2011 Inspection

July 1, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2011 Inspection

June 21, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOK CHANGING TASKS (I.E.-HANDLING A WIPING CLOTH THEN PLATING AN ORDER) WI...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2010 Inspection

February 3, 2010• Suspected Food Poisoning• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2010 Inspection

January 25, 2010• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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