CHELIS COCINA ECONOMICA, INC..
3046 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
11 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 302020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER ENCASED WITH GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE THREE-COMP SINK-----OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL, ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 242018PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND LABEL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT,REACH IN FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN BEVERAGE STATION AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN .
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,COOLERS,REFRIGERATOR,BOXES,ETC.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
APR 182018FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2159900 4/11/18 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL OBSERVED APPX."1/2-1" GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND LABEL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT,REACH IN FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT.
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN BEVERAGE STATION AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN .
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,COOLERS,REFRIGERATOR,BOXES,ETC.
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112018FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPX."1/2-1" GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND LABEL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT,REACH IN FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD.
MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT.
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN BEVERAGE STATION AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN .
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,COOLERS,REFRIGERATOR,BOXES,ETC)
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 92017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS. COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR UNDER SHELVING UNITS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUIST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER NEAR DINNING AREA AND CHEST FREEZERS INSIDE BASEMENT,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS ,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MAY 62015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
NO THERMOMETER OBSERVED IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN; PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THIS COOLER.
NOV 262014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP AND CHEST FREEZERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 162014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.
FEB 152013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE OPEN FOODS STORED IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER ARE NOT LABELED AND DATED, ORGANIZE FOOD STORAGE CONTINUE LABELING AND DATING OPEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS
THE DISH DRYING SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY AND HAS PEELING PAINT, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE SHELVING.
THE CEILING ABOVE THE SOUTH END OF THE KITCHEN IS COVERED WITH MESH WIRE, REPAIR THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITARY.
APR 32012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MIDDLE FILTERS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL BY FRONT WINDOW.
REPLACE LEAKING FAUCET KNOB (COLD WATER) AT THREE COMP SINK.
JUN 302011PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT.
Inspector Comments: 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 STORE PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS PROPERLY.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS & GASKETS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN 1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM,MUST SEAL OUTLET COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN FILTERS,OVERHEAD VENTILATION VENT.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.MUST SEAL PIPE LEADING INTO FLOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AT CEILING IN PREP AREA,OPENING IN WALL BASES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,OPENINGS AT FRONT WINDOW.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET HANDLE AT 3- COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR.
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.COOLERS & FREEZERS.
Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT
JUN 222011FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN 1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM,5 LIVE INDIAN MEAL MOTHS FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT & 3 LIVE WATER BUGS .REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREA,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/22/11.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER METAL LID BENT IN UPRIGHT POSITION.NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT.
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 STORE PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS & GASKETS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN 1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM,MUST SEAL OUTLET COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN FILTERS,OVERHEAD VENTILATION VENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.MUST SEAL PIPE LEADING INTO FLOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAK AT CEILING IN PREP AREA,OPENING IN WALL BASES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,OPENINGS AT FRONT WINDOW.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET HANDLE AT 3- COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.COOLERS & FREEZERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
APR 202010PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
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 ON STORAGE SHELVES.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; MICROWAVE OVENS, FREEZER, AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENING ON NORTH WALL UNDER WOMENS WASHROOM HAND BOWL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK, AND CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD.
MJST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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.
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