EL ASADERO COLOMBIANO.

Chicago Health Dept

4800-4802 N CENTRAL AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

11 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected May 2025.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 22

2025

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR CEMENT AT DISHROOM,REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MEAT CUTTING PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Other

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN MEAT CUTTING PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Other

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.

AUG 29

2023

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

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APR 21

2022

PASS · 0 violations

APR 12

2022

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND WALL AROUND MOPSINK. MUST SEAL OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Other

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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