SEP 29
2017
PASS · 0 violations
EL CANGREJO.
Chicago Health Dept
5087 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2017.
Last inspected Sep 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
40
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 27
2017
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/20/17 REPORT 2088956 NOT CORRECTED: 24- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED, HEAVILY LEAKING AT PIPES UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR, FREE OF LEAKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSOR LINE AT SMAL PREP COOLER, STANDING WATER AT INTERIOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND DRIP TRAYS OF FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT WAIT STATION WHERE PREP COOLER LOCATED AND CEVICHE BEING HANDLED AND PLATED. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT / COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE
SEP 20
2017
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANLDER, EATING OCTUPUS FROM BOWL IN PREP AREA TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER. ALSO BEGINNING TO PREPARE FOOD WITH SAME GLOVES ON HANDS USING TO EAT AND HANDLE OCTOPUS, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED, HEAVILY LEAKINGAT PIPES UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR, FREE OF LEAKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSOR LINE AT SMAL PREP COOLER, STANDING WATER AT INTERIOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND DRIP TRAYS OF FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT WAIT STATION WHERE PREP COOLER LOCATED AND CEVICHE BEING HANDLED AND PLATED. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT / COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE.
NOV 10
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS (CUCUMBERS, TOMATOES AND ONIONS) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING A PLATE OF FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT IS NOT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CEVICHE AND SEAFOOD PLATTERS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE SEAFOOD PREP COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS IN THE MEN'S ROOM ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAINT THE WALLS.
MAR 17
2016
PASS · 0 violations
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JUN 5
2015
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
JUL 14
2014
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, AND KITCHEN PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 5
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, CALCIUM BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO SO.
OCT 10
2012
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL THE BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING THE FLOUR ECT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE STOVE AND THE HOOD ABOVE HAS SOME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN THE MENS ROOM HAS GRAFFITI ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT THE WALLS.
SEP 9
2011
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS, EXTERIOR TOP OF STOVE, EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL SINKS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLBASE IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND WALLBASE IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
MAY 5
2011
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF STOVE, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. PROPER DIVIDER MISSING IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAY 18
2010
PASS 6 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE DIVIDER BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL TRIM ON FRONT DOOR & WINDOW TRIM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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