AUG 7
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL CHILITO LOCO.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
8230 S KEDZIE AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 7, 2020 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED LOWER SHELF OF METAL STORAGE STAND BY STOVE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED SNACKS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF FOOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL EACH INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED ITEM DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261982 ON 2-14-19:58-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
FEB 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP FOE VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED RTE/TCS FOODS IN THE THREE DOOR COOLER AND ONE DOOR PREP COOLER (CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS OPENED AND BEING HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE CONSUME BY DATING ON SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND BEANS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENT IN THE CEILING IN THE DINNING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 292018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 29
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR YARD(OLD EQUIPMENT), INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
MAY 252017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNDER MICROWAVE. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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DEC 92016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED A GAP IN THE FLOOR ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEBOARDS INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSURE DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE REAR HOOD NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION FOR THE REAR STOVE.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →