El Chilaquil
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-12-10 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE LONG CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA BADLY DATAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD SERVICE PREP AREA...THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTI...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK A THE FAUCET BASE AND DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSDERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
2025-04-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA
2025-03-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING T...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS OF BOTH STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE UTENSILS, STRAINERS STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PIPING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXPANDING FOAM BEING USED TO SEAL CRACKS, CREVICES AND HOLES IN WALLS AND WALLBASE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND REPAIR SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ENTIRE COOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS/GRIME. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA
2024-03-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
TCS READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER (PANS OF COOKED BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, BEANS, RICE) NOT MARKED WITH A USE-BY/DISCARD DATE. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DA...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY PITTED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CARDBOARD LINING, ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTERTOP IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
2023-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOK LINE. MUST INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED USED MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA. MUST HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VILOATION (#58 ALLERGEN TRAINING) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554411 DATE 4-18-22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments:OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERS...
2022-04-22 Pass License Re-Inspection 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GRIME AND DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER ON SHELVING, AND IN COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.
2022-04-18 Fail License CRITICAL 6 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR KIT ON-SITE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITOUS PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR CLEAN-UP VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GRIME AND DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER ON SHELVING, AND IN COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.
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