Chicago
57
YOUR CALL

El Centenario Sports Bar & Grill

4556 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624 · West Garfield Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
57/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
8
5 passed
Last Inspected
2017-05-10
Pass Rate
63%
2 failures
Score
57/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2017-05-10)
Failed 2 inspections (2016, 2016)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 24×
Chemical Safety serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature minor
2017-05-10 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE NAME OF PRODUCT AND A DATE.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT CLEAN DISHES ON THE OPEN DISH STORAGE SHELF TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED THE LIGHT SHEILD CRACKED ABOVE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN, ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED ONE OF THE TOILET SEATS IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-07-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR, AND INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN DIRT, DUST, AND STAINS FROM CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS. CLEAN GREASE/FUZZ BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. RE-PAINT WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER OF BAR ABOVE SINKS WHERE SURFACE IS CHIPPING.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPAIR OR REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA

2016-06-28 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOTED 6-21-16 ON REPORT# 1933172 NOT CORRECTED:-19- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOUND WITH LIDS THAT ARE NOT WELL CONSTRUCTED( A GAP OBSERVED BETWEEN THE 2 LIDS AT THE CENTE...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPERLY STORED AGAINST THE WALL, MUST BE PROPERLY STORED PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR, AND INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS DIRT). CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN MEN"S WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN DIRT, DUST, AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS. SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND COLD WATER KNOB TO MOP SINK. CLEAN GREASE/FUZZ BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. RE-PAINT WALL UNDERNEATH COU...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPAIR OR REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL CONSUMABLE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA.

2016-06-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINE(WATER CHAMBER, UPPER PANEL AND INTERIOR WALLS) CONTAMINATED WITH BLACK SLIME. ALL INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOUND WITH LIDS THAT ARE NOT WELL CONSTRUCTED( A GAP OBSERVED BETWEEN THE 2 LIDS AT THE CENTER RANGING FROM 1 INCH AT THE FRONT TO 4 INCHES AT THE BACK WHICH ALLOWS EASY ACCESS FOR PESTS)...

serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR BAR PREP AREA NOR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPERLY STORED AGAINST THE WALL, MUST BE PROPERLY STORED PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR, AND INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS DIRT). CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN MEN"S WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN DIRT, DUST, AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS. SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND COLD WATER KNOB TO MOP SINK. CLEAN GREASE/FUZZ BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. RE-PAINT WALL UNDERNEATH COU...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPAIR OR REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL CONSUMABLE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA.

2015-02-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO COVER PROVIDED FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. OBSERVED KNIVES SITTING IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SPLASHGUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2015-01-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM THE BIN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OR ON THE MENU.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO COVER PROVIDED FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. OBSERVED KNIVES SITTING IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SPLASHGUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-04-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2013-08-22 Pass License
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE KITCHEN AND BAR FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND PEELING, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, CLEAN AND LIGHT IN COLOR.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERE IS NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES, OBTAIN A METAL STEM INSTANT READ THERMOMETER.

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