EL ALEGRE BURRITO.
7193 W GRAND AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
12 of 20 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 42025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 72024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
MAR 152023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SPICES IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HEAD (RIGHT SIDE).
AUG 242022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLAS) WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS GRABBING COOKED TORTILLAS OFF THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND NOW WEARING CLEAN GLOVES.
NOTED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REATTACH THE BASE COVING INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM, AND TO REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL BENEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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MAY 192021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED INADEQAUTE LIGHTING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 272021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT BEING THAWED IN A PAN NEXT TO A BOX COOLER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL FROZEN PRODUCTS SHOULD BE THAWED UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLES.
8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2223099 ON 9/28/18 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - 58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 52019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED PORK AT 49.5F INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED GROUND BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $180. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARDS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED AN ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN A CONTAINER OR WATER ON TOP OF THE COUNTER NEAR THE SHAKE MIXER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE CREAM SCOOP.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2223099 ON 9/28/18 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - 6-501.114: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND AN ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENT, DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA. 58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
4-202.16: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NOT DESIGNED TO ALLOW ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. MUST MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
4-603.13: OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP BY THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A LINER THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND THE BACK STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11: OBSERVED AN EXCESS OF SPRAY FOAM IN THE WALL/CEILING OF THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE OFF EXCESS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED STAIN/BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SIDING BY THE 3 COMP SINK WORN DOWN. MUST REPAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
6-501.114: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND AN ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENT, DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA. OBSERVED AN UNUSED OLD ICE COOLER IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE.
2-102.13: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUL 312017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear storage room under shelving/heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear storage room shall be repaired/replaced.
JAN 262017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items in walk in cooler, and display cooler in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and display cooler.
Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
MAY 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOK ON GRILL ROLLING AND WRAPPING COOKED TORTILLA, ADDING TOMATOES, CHEESE AND LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED NOT TO HANDLE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-010 (A)
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 01/12/2015, REPORT #1515809, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
JAN 122015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT THE SAID FAUCET OR REMOVE HOSE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM (REAR OF DINING). MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,BEEF,RICE AND BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS .
REPLACE CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL.
FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DINING ROOM.
VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 282013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SODA NOZZELS AT SODA DISPENSER NEEDS CLEANING.
LIGHT SHIELDS OVER COOKING AREA NEED CLEANING.
AUG 292012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Pest control logbook not provided or maintained on premises. Instructed owner that pest control logbook must be provided by licensed pest control company with all required documents available during time of inspection. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Walls in men's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls. Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
OCT 112011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND DATED.
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK ,CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INSIDE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER,WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS.
MUST ELEVATE ALL BOTTLED WATER, SODAS AND OTHER STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE DINING AREA AND INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM. FAN COVER OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.(NOT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SODA MACHINE).
FEB 192010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND NO SANITIZER AT THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEES WASHING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT IMPROPER SET-UP. INTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE PROPERLY WITH 100 PPM (CHLORINE CONCENTRATION). MUST ALSO PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED (7-38-030)
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AFTER 20 MINUTES HOT WATER WAS REPLENISHED. RECOMMEND TO PROVIDE LARGER HOT WATER TANK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED (7-38-030)
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD/LOOSE CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AND RECAULK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DINING.
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