El Arco De Palmar
Mixed record — 7 of 13 inspections passed
2019-06-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND PREPARED TCS FOODS IN COOLER (BEANS,RICE,CHICKEN ETC) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED....
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET. -
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. - -
2018-03-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-03-02 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. INTERIOR PLASTIC TUBE OF THE ICE MAKER WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH DRIED BROWN/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANIT...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MANAGER PASSED THE SANITATION EXAM LAST JUNE 28,2017. INSTRUCTED TO CALL THE PLACE WHERE SHE TOOK THE EXAM AND ASK WHAT HAPPENED TO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ALL CONTAINERS WITH COOKED READY TO EAT,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL ALSO.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2017-03-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.--------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
2017-03-09 Fail Complaint 5 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1966071 ISSUED ON 10-16-2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 - ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE DRY STORAGE SHELF MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN. #32 - INSTRUCTED ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.-------NOTED KNIVES STORED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.--------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
2016-10-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK TACOS, RICE,BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE DRY STORAGE SHELF MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND PROVIDE MISSING HANDLE TO TOP DOOR OF PREP LINE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDE OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR IS DIRTY BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
2015-04-24 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE, AND RESTRICT STORING KNIVES BETWEEN WALL AND PIPES, INSTRUCTED TI INVEST IN A KNIFE RACK,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE, AND MISSING HANDLES TO TOP AREA DOOR OF PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FURNACE AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
2014-10-28 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER.
2014-04-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-04-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
INADEQUATE SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. OBSERVED SEWAGE/WASTE WATER BACK FLOW FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN THAT APPROXIMATELY 4 FOOT IN FRONT OF SINK. WATER-BROWN, WITH BLACK GRITTY MATERIAL, AND FOOD COMING UP WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED O...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIAL FREEZER STORAGE BAGS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXHAUST DUCT, WALK-IN-COOLER FAN COVERS, STOVE, OVEN, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, NTERIOR ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASE AND IN STORAGE ROOMS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING NOT MAINTAINED THORUGHT-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AND/OR REPAINT SURFACE. VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTIALTION COVERS IN DINING, ...
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRAIN LINE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FURNACE AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
2013-03-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-02-25 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACH, FOUND 5 LIVE ADULT COCKROACHES BEHIND A SMALL ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 MORE LIVE ADULT COCKROACHES INSIDE SAME COOLER ON THE UPPER AREA OF INSIDE DOOR GASKET, AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO C...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARE AND SERVED. (PRAPARING/SERVING, SPANISH FOODS, BEANS, RICE, MEATS, ETC AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY ...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1215028, DATE 5-21-12 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS #32,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.------------MUST REMOVE PLASTIC LINER ON TOP OF STORAGE METAL RACKS I...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS OF STORAGE REACH IN COOLER AT REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. ALSO MUST SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES AND CABINETS AT FRONT SERVING AREA. AND RE-CAULK AREA AROUND EXPOSED SINK AT KITCHE/PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE AND 3PART SINK AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORED CLEANING TOWELS INSIDE AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
2012-05-21 Pass License CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.------------MUST REMOVE PLASTIC LINER ON TOP OF STORAGE METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, GRILL), CONDENSER FAN COVER AND METAL RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME RUST BUILD-UP OR REPLACE INSIDE...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REAR STORAGE, AND FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED REPAINT DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.-----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------------MUST PROVIDE BA...
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 STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS/STOCKS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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