Chicago
73
YOUR CALL

Atardecer Acapulqueno Inc.

2906 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
73/100

Mostly clean — 8 of 10 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
10
8 passed
Last Inspected
2016-07-06
Pass Rate
80%
1 failure
Score
73/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-07-06
Failed 1 inspection (2015)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 5 inspections
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Sanitation serious 34×
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Pest Activity minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2016-07-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPATMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

2015-12-31 Pass Canvass
3
minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT NEAREST THE BACK DOOR. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED SANTIZER SOLUTION AT AROUND 50 PPM IN WIPING CLOTH BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE BACTERIA GROWTH.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES DID NOT MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2015-05-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 15, 2015. #44 UNAUTHIRIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALLOWING CUSTOMERS TO USE TOILET ROOM WHICH IS LOCATED IN REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR. CAN NOT ALOOW ACCESS TO CUSTOMERS/UNAUTHORIZED ...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

THE NON COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM THE MAY 15, 2015 INSPECTION WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED THE COMPLIANCE SUMMARY FROM JULY 21, 2014 POSTED IN FRAME. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. ...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET.

minor Facility Condition

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL. ESTABLISHMENT WAS VIOLATED IN 2012 AND 2014. OBSERVED DURING MY INSPECTION CUSTOMERS ENTERING THE PREP AREA TO GO TO THE WASHROOM; TOLD OWNER THAT THIS IS NOT ALLOWED AND ANOTHER CUSTOMER WAS ALLOWED TO ENTER BEFORE MY INS...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES (FOOD HANDLERS) THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

2015-05-15 Fail Canvass
8
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 21, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #32 INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST; INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. #35 VENT COVER AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION; INSTD TO CL...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE GASKET.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

minor Facility Condition

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS. ESTABLISHMENT WAS VIOLATED IN 2012 AND 2014. OBSERVED DURING MY INSPECTION CUSTOMERS ENTERING THE PREP AREA TO GO TO THE WASHROOM; TOLD OWNER THAT THIS IS NOT ALLOWED AND ANOTHER CUSTOMER WAS ALLOWED TO ENTER BEFORE MY INS...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES (FOOD HANDLERS) THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFIED MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

2014-07-21 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENT COVER AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA, ALLOWING CUSTOMERS TO USE TOILET ROOM WHICH IS LOCATED IN REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTD MGR CAN NOT ALLOW ACCESS TO CUSTOMERS/UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN/THRU PREP AREA.

2013-03-18 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE WOOD SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS WET AND DIRTY, REPLACE THE WOOD WITH A SMOOTH, SANITARY SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOOR ALONG THE EAST KITCHEN WALL AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A SMALL, DIRTY HOLE IN IT, CLEAN AND SEAL THE HOLE.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

THE LIGHT SHIELDS SOME DEBRIS INSIDE OF THEM, CLEAN OUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS.

2012-02-24 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTE...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMP SINK, UNDER AND AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED ONE CUSTOMER WALK THRU KITCHEN TO WASHROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CUSTOMERS ARE NOT TO WALK THRU FOOD PREPARAT...

2011-04-06 Pass Canvass
8
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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.MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES & COO...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES & GRILL TABLE.MUST APPLY SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SIN...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,HOOD,FILTERS,REACH IN FREEZER,VENTILATION VENTS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW LEDGE IN PREP ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

minor Sanitation

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.OBSERVED SEVERAL CUSTOMERS WALKING THROUGH FOOD PREP AREA TO USE TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ONLY EMPLOYEES ARE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP A...

2010-10-29 Pass Canvass
9
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON FREEZER DOORS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SERVING COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN VENT COVERS THRU-OUT.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR KITCHEN AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

2010-02-09 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK, ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.

minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SEAL OPENINGS ON NORTH WALL IN WASHROOM AND EAST WALL IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, AND REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARDS THRU-...

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