EL FORASTERO LLC.
13514 S AVENUE O · HEGEWISCH, CHICAGO
4 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 292025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.
JUN 22025PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE HANGING BY A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE. MANAGER REMOVED THE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE DURING THE INSPECTION.
MAY 202024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATIOON CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583979 ON 10-25-23:57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
OCT 252023PASSED14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT OUTTER DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE STORED FOODS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND PAPER GOODS IN OUTSIDE SHED.
2-402.11 : OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND ICE SCOOP ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER
4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN AND WORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET & WHEEL BASES.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,DINING AREA.
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM
6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 112023FAILED19 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER ,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT OUTTER DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST ELEVATE STORED FOODS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND PAPER GOODS IN OUTSIDE SHED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND ICE SCOOP ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN AND WORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET & WHEEL BASES.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,DINING AREA.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2561904 8/9/22 NOT CORRECTED 5-204.12 #51-UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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AUG 92022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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