Chicago
48
BEAT

El Churrito Rojas Inc.

3251 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
48/100

Mostly clean — 6 of 10 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
10
6 passed
Last Inspected
2023-02-16
Pass Rate
60%
1 failure
Score
48/100
BEAT
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-02-16
Failed 1 inspection (2014)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 30×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2023-02-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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. ...

critical Employee Hygiene

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

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 ...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND OLD EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

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
minor Employee Hygiene

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.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE LARGE MIXERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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
critical Other

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

minor Employee Hygiene

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Other

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
critical Food Temperature

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...

critical Other

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

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.

serious Sanitation

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...

serious Food Temperature

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.

minor Food Temperature

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.

minor Chemical Safety

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

serious Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND OLD EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

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
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR AROUND/BEHIND DEEP FRYERS AT REAR PREP AREA.

critical Pest Activity

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
minor Chemical Safety

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.

minor Food Temperature

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...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Facility Condition

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE HOSE FROM REAR SINK AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Documentation & Training

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
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

minor Sanitation

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

INSTD TO STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS) PROPERLY.

2014-03-07 Fail Canvass
3
serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTD TO STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS) PROPERLY.

2013-04-05 Pass License
4
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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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