Churro Factory Inc
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-12-04 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, ICE OR COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ALL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SIDE AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
2020-03-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE AND ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2019-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED THE ADDRESS ON PREMISES MISSING NUMBERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FULL ADDRESS ON PREMISES FRONT DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE FRONT CABINET UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 30 GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR TWO TYPES OF FLOUR UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMANT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN THE REAR FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN THRUOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
2018-03-13 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BULK FLOUR STORAGE RACK AT REAR OF FLOUR SPILLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK.
2017-03-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 1 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1632942 ON 3/10/16 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY ...
2016-03-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING.
2016-03-03 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1579074 DATED ON 10/19/15 35- CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM, FAN IN PREP AREA, AND LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(DUST BUILDUP). 36- REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE LIGHTING ABOV...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR AND SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT, FLOUR DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THRU OUT FACILITY. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, FLOUR AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCT...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND STAINS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BOXES OF DRY STORAGE AND CONTAINERS OF FILLING BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING.
2015-10-19 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES AND SHAKE MIXER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM, FAN IN PREP AREA, AND LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(DUST BUILDUP).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK, ICE MACHINE AND NEWLY INSTALLED CAPPUCCINO MACHINE. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT NEWLY INSTALLED EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE MACHINE OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER.
2014-10-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE NESTLE/COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2014-09-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST C...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE SHIELDED.INTRUCTED TO TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE NESTLE/COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
2013-11-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NEED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED MANY PRE-BAGGED FLOUR ON FRONT AND REAR TABLE, PREMISES PRE-BAGGES FOR THEIR OTHER LOCATION INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, ITEM NAME DATE PACKAGED, ETC.NEED TO RPOVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD FRONT STORAGE UNIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR MIXER, SCALE, AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN STOVE TOP, TRAY RACK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO REPAIR WALLS IN DINING AREA, AND REPAIR CEILING OVER THE REAR COFFEE MACHINES.ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD.
2011-04-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. OBSERVED FRESH WATER LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. ALSO A HEAVY LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS.
2011-04-11 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED MOLD BUILD UP IN DIPPER WELL, CURRENTLY BEING USED, WITH TWO ICE CREAM SCOOPERS IN IT, DUE TO LACK OF MOVEMENT OF TH...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
OBSERVED EXPOSED SOILED PAPER TOWELS THAT HAD BEEN USED AS TOILET PAPER IN BATHROOM GARBAGE CONTAINER. CONTAINER IS OVERFLOWING AND WITH NO LID. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED UPON REQUEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON SURFACES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRESH WATER LEAK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. ALSO A HEAVY LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKS.
2010-06-24 Pass TASTE OF CHICAGO ▾
No violations found.
2010-06-14 Pass HACCP QUESTIONAIRE ▾
No violations found.
2010-03-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OWNER(FATHER) CAME INTO FOOD PREP AREA FROM OUTSI...
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. CANNOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS TO COVER FOOD, MUST USE PLASTIC FOOD WRAP.
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 FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES & IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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. CLEAN & OR PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
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 EITHER SHIELD OR REPLACE BULBS IN FIXTURE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK W...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ALONG BOTH SIDES OF MOP SINK IN REAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF COOKING STOVE ON THE LEFT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT.
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