JUN 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHILO Y CHELA INC..
BEAT. 47/100
4213 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 3, 2022 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE OLD "DINING ROOM" AREA THAT HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A PREP AREA. FACILITY USES THIS AREA TO ASSEMBLE TAMALES, AND IT INCLUDES PREP TABLES, A MIXER, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED INSIDE THIS AREA TO ALLOW FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED BUCKETS OF CORN HUSKS STORED ON THE FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE CORN HUSKS AWAY FROM THE MOP SINK TO PROTECT FROM SPLASH/CONTAMINATION FROM THE MOP SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE DRAIN PLUGS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE BROKEN AND UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SEAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS SO THAT THE DRAINS COMPLETELY SEAL, AND DISCONTINUE USE OF PLASTIC TO PLUG DRAINS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE STAFF BATHROOM DOOR TO BE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AGAINST THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED MISSING AND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUL 22021FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 2
2021
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PALLETS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2288743 ON 05/13/2021. #53. OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #57 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MAY 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED GREEN SALSA THAT WAS MADE TODAY BEING COOLED IN 5 GALLON BUCKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE SALSA INTO SHALLOW CONTAINERS TO COOL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.3F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. THE COOLER WAS BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS THAT WERE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING COOLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 26LBS.COOKED PULLED CHICKEN IN 4- INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC FOOD BAGS RANGING FROM 49.1F,54.4F,56.2F,58.8F DATED 4/4/17.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.26LBS. $36.60 (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT POTS AND SHEET PANS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN 1ST FL. & BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ELIMINATE WOOD CRATES IN BASEMENT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD LEDGE BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST PROVIDE INSULATION AROUND RIGHT SIDE OF BASEMENT DOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN SIDE PREP AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPER HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT TO HOLD WATER.MUST PLACE COOKING STOVES UNDER HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FOOD SHELVES AND PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.
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DEC 22016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 2
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR LAST FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAY 272016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 27
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR STOVE TOPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUN 182015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 282014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FILLED PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS PILED UP IN A OUTSIDE AREA OUTSIDE OF BASEMENT DOOR .POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1385325 5/19/14 #32- MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO HOLD HOT FOODS PROPERLY.#38-MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL TRIM AND REPAIR TRIM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
MAY 192014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
: MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO HOLD HOT FOODS PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,CAN OPENER.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE HAS CALCIUM BUILD UP
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES & IN BETWEEN COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN TOP OF WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.MUST REPAIR CRACK IN CEILING IN DINING ROOM ABOVE FRONT WINDOW.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & LEDGES IN PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
MAY 92014FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2014
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK & 3- POT LIDS,EMPTY POP CAN,3- TOWELS & A STRAINER INSIDE OF HAND SINK. ALSO NO TOWELS AT SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED & SERVED .MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES & MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING (CRITICAL 7-38-030).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 12 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN BASEMENT FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM & REAR DOOR DOOR SWEEP WORN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS . SEAL HOLE IN WALL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/9/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP IN ALL COMPARTMENTS AND DRAINING VERY SLOW WHEN WATER IS RELEASED.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO HOLD HOT FOODS PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXER,CAN OPENER.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE HAS CALCIUM BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES & IN BETWEEN COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN TOP OF WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.MUST REPAIR CRACK IN CEILING IN DINING ROOM ABOVE FRONT WINDOW.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & LEDGES IN PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
FEB 202013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 20
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA, ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO BATHROOM DOOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY, AND CALIBRATED LONG STEM THERMOMETERS
JAN 242012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Single use articles-wrap for Tamales not properly stored. Instructed to store inside establishment on storage shelves. Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in corners in rear prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
SEP 202011PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2011
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED (1) 2 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER HOOD/VENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR TRANSFER UNDER VENTILATION.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER (PILE OF WOOD, PLASTIC CONTAINER ETC) IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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