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BEAT

El Basurero Restaurant Inc.

4781 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 8 inspections for sanitation, other

Inspections
8
2 passed
Last Inspected
2022-03-11
Pass Rate
25%
4 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2022-03-11)
Failed 4 inspections (2022, 2022, 2021...)
Sanitation issues found across 27 inspections
Other issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 27×
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Other critical 11×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
2022-03-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-03-09 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PATIO AND FRONT DOOR AND IN RIGHT CORNER OF HOT WATER /FURNANCE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-101.13(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLAY BOWLS USED FOR FOOD WITHOUT LABEL STATING LEAD FREE.DISCONTINUE USAGE OR PROVIDE LABEL FOR PRODUCT.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND LID OF GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR ENTRY TO REAR PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WALLS AND PIPES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING AND WALL BASES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2552419 3/2/2022 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES SUCH AS ALONG WALL BASE AND ON BRICK WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN C...

2022-03-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: 5-204.11: NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE PREP COOLER LOCATED, HAND PACKED ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED/HANDLED AND DRINKS ASSEMBLED/SALSA. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38...

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS FOR (RAW OYSTERS)BEING KEPT ON SITE AND PROVIDE A DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PATIO AND FRONT DOOR AND IN RIGHT CORNER OF HOT WATER /FURNANCE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CRACK OF WOOD SHELVING UNIT AND BEHIND PIPE ALONG WALL OVER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO,APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE,BEVERAGE AREA ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLAY BOWLS USED FOR FOOD WITHOUT LABEL STATING LEAD FREE.DISCONTINUE USAGE OR PROVIDE LABEL FOR PRODUCT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM PIPES AND PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK/FURNANCE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND OPENINGS AROUND WOOD SHELF NEAR 1- COMP SINK AND OPENINGS AROUND CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WALLS AND PIPES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING ...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING IN BEVERAGE/SALSA PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11: NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE PREP COOLER LOCATED, HAND PACKED ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED/HANDLED AND DRINKS ASSEMBLED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: WALL COVING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2021-06-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE PREP COOLER LOCATED, HAND PACKED ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED/HANDLED AND DRINKS ASSEMBLED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-402.12(B) 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN SAME

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 30 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES FLYING THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. 4 LIVE ROACHES NOTED NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES/ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL RECEIPT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO BARRIER NOTED INBETWEEN REAR PREP AREA (CEVICHE AND ICE CREAM SCOOPED, DRINKS PREPARED) AND CUSTOMERS (MENS) TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED AROUND WINDOW FRAMES AND SILLS. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE A NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INBETWEEN FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL COVING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2020-01-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AND A KIT BUT ITS MISSING A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER WHEN HE SELLS THE LAST OYSTER THEY HAVE MARK THAT DATE ON THE TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED A MEAT THERMOMETER(50*F-550*F), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER THAT GOES FROM 0*F-220*F,SO YOU CAN TAKE COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOS STORAGE CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE RUSTY COOLER(2 DOOR REAR), OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED A TIRE WRAPPED AROUND THE LADIES TOILET ROOM SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVE IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/KEEP FLOOR DRY.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION#58 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT#2253084 DATED 1/24/2019, CORRECT BY DATE 4/22/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

2019-01-24 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

2019-01-22 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written policy. Priority foundation violation.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Facility will be serving shellfish, such as mussels, oysters, etc. Must provide consumer advisory statement on menu, (with asterisks) reminders for each menu items it applies to. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Observed faucet on 3 compartment sink does not reach left or right basin. Faucet only positioned to reach middle basin. Must provide a faucet that can reach all 3 basins of 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Observed no chemical test kit on site. Must provide chemical test kit to accurately determine concentration of sanitizer used. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

backflow prevention device not located on utility sink. Must provide.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Must provide proof of allergen training.

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