EL CHIVITO JALICIENSE CORP.

Chicago Health Dept

2459 S HOMAN AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

8 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2015.

Last inspected Aug 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 18

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE COUNTER THAT IS ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BREAD MAKING GRILL AND PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FLOUR SPILLAGE LOCATED BY THE BREAD GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STOCK OF DRINKS AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 19

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

JUN 3

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY/PROTECTED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

JUL 30

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE KITCHEN SHELVING IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE SHELVING IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALLS HAVE GAPS IN THE PLYWOOD AROUND THE KITCHEN AREA, SEAL UP THE GAPS AND OPENINGS SO IT IS EASY TO MAINTAIN CLEAN.

MAR 26

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXHAUST HOOD ARE GREASY; AND THE REACH IN HOT LINE PREP COOLER INTERIOR ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE BASEMENT FLOORS ARE WET IN PATCHES AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE DEBRIS INSIDE, CLEAN OUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS USED IN THE READY TO EAT AREA NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

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MAY 25

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME CHIPPED PAINT AT WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK; REMOVE AND SEAL SMALL HOLE ABOVE CHIPPED AREA. RECOMMENDED METAL PANEL AS INSTALLED AROUND THE SINK TO AVOID FURTHER CHIPPING. SEAL HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT ABOVE FUSE BOX.

OCT 18

2011

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 13

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO MICROWAVE,ON FLOOR UNDER STEAM TABLE,ALSO MORE THAN 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS IN BASEMENTS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/13/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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 RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLER.MUST PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD AT SNEEZE GUARD.MUST REPAIR TORN SEATS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST CLEAN ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLE,DEFROST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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 ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

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