JUL 14
2026
PASS · 0 violations
El Asadero Colombiano
Chicago Health Dept
4800-4802 N CENTRAL AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).
13 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
70
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026
Inspection history
JUL 2
2026
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK TURNED OFF IN REAR DUE TO WATER BEING DISPOSED TO FLOOR WHEN SINK IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-93 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 80 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AND 3 POUNDS OF MEAT FILLED EMPANADAS ($600) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 22
2025
PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED SPICES, SEASONING AND FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR,REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT FRONT ICE MACHINE VENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN FLOOR CEMENT AT DISHROOM,REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
REPLACED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED ON SITE. CERTIFICATE VALID ONLY FOR 3YEARS
MAY 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MEAT CUTTING PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2594534 DATED 5/14/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 14
2024
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MEAT CUTTING PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2580921 DATED 8/29/2023: #53 "OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO UTILITY SINK ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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AUG 29
2023
PASS 9 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED CONDIMENTS SUCH AS SALT STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED SPICES, SEASONING AND FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12: OBSERVED COLANDER STORED IN CONTAINER ON TOP OF CUT LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED IN USE UTENSILS ARE STORED WITH HANDLES ABOVE TOP OF FOOD AND THE CONTAINER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALKIN COOLER. OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN BEVERAGE ROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CRATES AND PALLETS USED FOR STORAGE IN MULTIPLE AREAS ON PREMISES SUCH AS IN DRY STORAGE, REAR STORAGE ROOM(NEAR HOT WATER TANK), REAR PREP ROOM(WITH FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE AND SIX DOOR COOLER), WALK IN COOLER AND MOP STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CRATES AND PALLETS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE/ PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILTY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON SURFACES OF POTATO CUTTER LOCATED ON WALL IN REAR LOCATED ON WALL LEADING TO HALLWAY OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN POTATO CUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO UTILITY SINK ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTERED MOP BUCKET STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN ENTRANCE SWINGING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CRATES AND OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED RICE AND POTATOES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WOODEN SHELVING IN BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING AROUND CIRCULAR VENT IN AREA BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ACROSS FROM EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM IN REAR HALLWAY AND ABOVE LARGE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED AND DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING CEILING FAN LIGHT FIXTURE IN DINING AREA ON WEST SIDE OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 2
2023
PASS 9 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONDIMENTS SUCH AS SALT STORED IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED SPICES, SEASONING AND FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED COLANDER STORED IN CONTAINER ON TOP OF CUT LETTUCE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED IN USE UTENSILS ARE STORED WITH HANDLES ABOVE TOP OF FOOD AND THE CONTAINER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALKIN COOLER. OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES IN BEVERAGE ROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CRATES AND PALLETS USED FOR STORAGE IN MULTIPLE AREAS ON PREMISES SUCH AS IN DRY STORAGE, REAR STORAGE ROOM(NEAR HOT WATER TANK), REAR PREP ROOM(WITH FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE AND SIX DOOR COOLER), WALK IN COOLER AND MOP STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CRATES AND PALLETS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CHEMICALS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE/ PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILTY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON SURFACES OF POTATO CUTTER LOCATED ON WALL IN REAR LOCATED ON WALL LEADING TO HALLWAY OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN POTATO CUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO UTILITY SINK ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTERED MOP BUCKET STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN ENTRANCE SWINGING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CRATES AND OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ACROSS FROM EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM IN REAR HALLWAY AND ABOVE LARGE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED AND DUSTY CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RICE AND POTATOES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WOODEN SHELVING IN BEVERAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING AROUND CIRCULAR VENT IN AREA BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NON WORKING CEILING FAN LIGHT FIXTURE IN DINING AREA ON WEST SIDE OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 21
2022
PASS · 0 violations
APR 12
2022
FAIL 2 violations
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD SOLD AT PREMISES.(STEAK, EGGS,ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2501167 DATED 5/5/2021 : #58 " FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090 INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN EMPANADA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED AS MATS IN FRONT CASH REGISTER/ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, OUTSIDE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS, AND ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE AND FRYERS ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2453235 DATED 10/9/2020 : #57 " INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE." #58 " FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 9
2020
PASS 6 violations
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD TOP SHELF INSIDE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND WALL AROUND MOPSINK. MUST SEAL OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED (TCS FOODS); ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 95.1 F-105.7 F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50 #'S OF FOOD WORTH $690.00. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT (TCS FOODS) AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.(COS)CORRECTED ON SITE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER. FOUND CONTAINER OF MIXED BEEF AND POTATO AT 50.1 F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 #'S OF FOOD WORTH $120.00.INSTRUCTED ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD @ 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES WHEN COLD HOLDING PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.(COS)CORRECTED ON SITE.(CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (BEANS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED BY DATE MARKING (7 DAYS INCLUDING PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.MANAGER SENT OUT EMPLOYEE TO PURCHASE A FOOD THERMOMETER ACROSS THE STREET TO CVS.(COS)CORRECTED ON SITE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAR 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND LARGE POTS/MIXING BOWL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMALLER POTS/MIXING BOWL OR AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OF THE SAID POTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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