El Churrito Rojas Inc.
Mostly clean — 6 of 10 passed, one prior failure
2023-02-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT & REAR PREP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE CEILING AND UPPER WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS ARE DAMAGED, AND THE PAINT IS PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND OLD EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2021-10-12 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE LARGE MIXERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
2021-01-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE FOR ALL CIP EQUIPMENT ON SITE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE RACKS INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE CEILING AND UPPER WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS IS DAMAGED AND THE PAINT IS PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 06-17-2020 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(b) NO CITATION ISSU...
2020-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAM, TAMALE) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE LARGE CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FA...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (SLICED HAM) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS LOCATED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCEDURE FOR ALL CIP EQUIPMENT ON SITE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE PANS AND INSIDE OF THE LARGE POTS FOR CIP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND OLD EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2018-04-24 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DOOR FREEZER AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS, BREAD CRUMBS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND/BEHIND DEEP FRYERS AT REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER, PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR OF PREMISES CLEANED AND MAINTAINED OR REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
2016-06-29 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH OUT LABELS/AND NOT ALL INFO. ON PRODUCTS THAT HAVE LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO ADD NAME ADDRESS, AND ZIPCODE TO LABELS ALL READY HAVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FLOOR MIXERS BOWELS, BLADES, PREP TABLES AND TOASTER OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOORS REAR PREP AREA, AND FRONT BULK CONTAINERS.BAKERY STANDS,AND INTERIOR OF THE FRONT BOX FR...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR FRYERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE GREASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE FRONT WALL BEHIND THE PLANTS NEW DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES FROM WALLS FRONT BY TRASH CAN, BEHIND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AT THE CHURRO FILLING STATION.
2015-09-28 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON SANDWICH PREP COOLER DOOR. REMOVE SOILED CONTACT PAPER FROM BOTTOM SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE FRONT PASTRY DISPLAY CASE AND NEAR REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE HOSE FROM REAR SINK AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED LARGE FILLING CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF FLOOR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
2014-03-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. SMALL LEAK AT PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. NO DIPPERWELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTD TO STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS) PROPERLY.
2014-03-07 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED BREAD AND BUNS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY, UNCOVERED AND WITHOUT PROPER BARRIER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER (SNEEZE GUARDS, DISPLAY DOORS, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. SMALL LEAK AT PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. NO DIPPERWELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTD TO STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS) PROPERLY.
2013-04-05 Pass License 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL IN FRONT UNDER LICENSES POSTED WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CRACKED WALL TILE AT LOWER WALL BASE IN REAR OF KITCHEN; SEAL TO AVOID OPENING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A BACK FLOW DEVICE IS NEEDED FOR THE MOP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN; INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE. REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS CRACKED; SEAL CRACK OR REPLACE SINK. (SINK DOES NOT LEAK AT THIS TIME FROM CRACKS OBSERVED).
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