El Famous Restaurant
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2019-04-30 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NEED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NEED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM STOVE(SHELF),BY THE REAR DOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
2018-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED CHURRO FILLING STATION ADDED TO DINING ROOM AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHIC...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
2017-11-07 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TIN FOIL LINER UNDERNEATH GRILL IN KITCHEN AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED LIGHT SIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT AT BASEMENT WALK- IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON FAUCET AT MOPSINK AT REAR OF KITCHEN.INSRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK AND BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
2017-03-09 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED TOP OF RANGE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED COVING AT EAST WALL IN BASEMENT CRACKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED EXPOSED WALL PLASTER AT COFFEE BAR AREA,IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND WOMENS RESTROOM NEED TO BE SEALED/PAINTED
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD CAP MISSING FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CAP
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
LINENS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE LINENS IN SAINITIZING SOLUTION.
2016-12-14 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. ALSO, FLAN IN FRONT COOLER NEEDS INGREDIENT AND SELL BY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA (CORNERS) NOT CLEAN, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO, FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT IS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
2016-03-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2016-02-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC ON LIGHTS AND FOIL ON CONTACT SURFACES IN KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, USE OF DUCT TAPE AND FOIL ARE PROHIBITED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, AND CONTACT SURFACE AROUND THE SODA MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2015-05-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER AND SMALL WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE SAID UNITS:COOKED CHICKEN ,PORK ,SLICED AVOCADO,GUACAMOLE,SOUR CREAM, ETC PRESENT AIR TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48.7F. AIR TEMP OF ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:THREE SLICED AVOCADOS AT TEMP OF 54.6F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 47.6F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 47F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 47.6F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEM...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TWO PIECES OF BRICKS WITH POROUS SURFACE AND EXCESS DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT GRILL ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
PUDDLE OF WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL AT MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
2014-05-23 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,RICE, ETC.)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORE PROPERLY.(MUST STORE IVERTED)
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OSBERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
2013-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE WERE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 47.6F. COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 62F; COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48.1F, BOTH ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN WOOD BARS ON CEILING ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE, NEED TO REPLACE. DEBRIS ON WALL BY THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD FRONT SERVING AREA AND PREP AREA. ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD ,FRONT AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FILTER ON CEILING ABOVE STEAM TABLE IS DUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2012-11-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ONCE FOOD AND NON FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A FLOOR BASE FOR A MOP SINK INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN , HOWEVER NO FAUCET IS PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR UN THREAD FAUCET.NEED TO FOLLOW CITY PLUMB...
2012-10-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF OF 48.6F - 50F., COOKED PEPPER WITH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.5F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.5; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 51.6F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 48.9F,SHREDDED LETTUCE...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT / INSECT PROOFED, AN HALF INCH TO ONE INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF/INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ONCE FOOD AND NON FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA BETWEEN SMALL COOLER AND STOVE
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ABOVE PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A FLOOR BASE FOR A MOP SINK INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN , HOWEVER NO FAUCET IS PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR UN THREAD FAUCET.NEED TO FOLLOW CITY PLUM...
2011-06-23 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELV...
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,ON METAL FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN BSMT.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SATINS ON CAN OPENER BLADE, ON TOILET BOWL & VENT IN STAFF TOILET IN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN, AND IN BASEMENT.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN KITCHEN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE STAFF IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED AT ALL TIMES.
2010-06-04 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
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.damaged caulk of counter by ice machine shall be replaced/repair.
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning. floors in bsmt. storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corne...
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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls that had peeling paint in prep area, shall be repair.ceiling in front prep area had peeling paint, hole, shall be repair.exposed raw wood in bsmt....
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...
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