SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CIELITO LINDO RESTAURANT INC.

EAT. 100/100

5344 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 26, 2013 · passed

Passed all 5 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
5 passed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 26
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP REAR OUTSIDE AREA, REPAIR CHESTER FREEZER DOORS AND PROVIDE HANDLES, REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES BY FOOD PREP AREA, AND RESEAL SURFACE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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

MUST PROVIDE BASEMENT BOARDS ALONG WALL AREA, BY KITCHEN

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN

AUG 20
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

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

Ceiling tile not maintained in rear prep area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.

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

Adequate light not provided in prep area. Instructed to install adequate light.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Water filter pump attached to exposed handsink. Instructed to remove filter from faucet.

APR 5
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES BY FOOD PREP AREA.---------NOTED SOME LITTER BEHIND FREEZER IN REAR OUTSIDE PATIO. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 29
2010
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. NOTED RUST BUILD-UP AT THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA AND IN BOILER/MOP ROOM.

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

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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER (EG EMPTY SODA CAN, PLASTIC, WOOD ETC.) STORED IN REAR (CORNER) OUTSIDE PATIO AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
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. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

JAN 13
2010
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. NOTED HAND SINK CABINET IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. FOUND HOSE FROM DISH DRAIN RACK DRAINING INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE SAID HOSE PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

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

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. NOTED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON SHELF IN PREP AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE, DISCARD ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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