MAY 10
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
4556 W ROOSEVELT RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 10, 2017 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUL 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPAIR OR REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA
JUN 282016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CENTER RANGING FROM 1 INCH AT THE FRONT TO 4 INCHES AT THE BACK WHICH ALLOWS EASY ACCESS FOR PESTS). THE RECEPTACLE MUST BE REPLACED. -22- NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR BAR PREP AREA NOR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE. NON COMPLIANT CRITICAL 7-42-090.
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.
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.
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.
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 COUNTER OF BAR ABOVE SINKS WHERE SURFACE IS CHIPPING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPAIR OR REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL CONSUMABLE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA.
JUN 212016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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). THE RECEPTACLE MUST BE REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 COUNTER OF BAR ABOVE SINKS WHERE SURFACE IS CHIPPING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPAIR OR REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL CONSUMABLE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA.
FEB 102015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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JAN 292015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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 SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 32014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
AUG 222013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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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