MAR 11
2022
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL BASURERO RESTAURANT INC..
BEAT. 18/100
4781 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 11, 2022 · passed
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 92022FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2022
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR ENTRY TO REAR PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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 IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
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 CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET,ON FLOOR NEAR SLIDING REAR DOOR IN DINING AREA,ON LEDGE OF AND ON FLOOR BEHIND DJ BOOTH,ON FLOOR BEHIND GRILL,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR BEHIND BEVERAGE TABLE,ON FLOOR NEXT TO 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/9/2022.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
MAR 22022FAILED17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2022
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
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 UNDER TABLE,HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK/FURNANCE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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 AND WALL BASES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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
JUN 102021FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2021
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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.
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN SAME
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) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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
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
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INBETWEEN FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL COVING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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JAN 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVE IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/KEEP FLOOR DRY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
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.
JAN 242019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 24
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
JAN 222019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2019
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written policy. Priority foundation violation.
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
backflow prevention device not located on utility sink. Must provide.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Must provide proof of allergen training.
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