OCT 3
2024
PASS 1 violation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK/AND COFFEE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
El Habanero Inc.
Chicago Health Dept
3300 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
15 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Oct 2024.
Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
60
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2024
Inspection history
FEB 3
2023
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON DINING ROOM FLOOR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 25
2022
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 18
2022
FAIL 3 violations
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ALSO ADD THIS STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
AUG 2
2021
PASS 2 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CALCIUM/LIME BUILD UP ON WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE ALL CALCIUM/LIME BUILD UP ON SAID HANDWASH BOWL.
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APR 14
2020
PASS 2 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN A CONTAINER WHICH CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
AUG 1
2019
PASS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP / DISH WASHING AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD
JUL 23
2019
FAIL 21 violations 5 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED TORTILLA CHIPS WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACE IN A BOWL TO SERVE TO CUSTOMER.HAD EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD TORTILLA CHIPS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE IN TOILET ROOM.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT STATING THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINT FOR MALE EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST HAVE SILVERWARE HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN UTENSIL CONTAINER.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST HAVE PLASTIC WEAR HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN UTENSIL CONTAINER.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED PLASTIC GLOVES NOR UTENSILS USED WHEN HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOODS.MUST PROVIDE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE 2- MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A STRONG SEWAGE SMELL IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM.MUST ELIMINATE SMELL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER STUFFED WITH TRASH AND ON TOP OF LID AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER(BOTTLES,CIGARETTE BOXES,PAPER,ETC) MUST REMOVE TRASH ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CONCRETE FLOOR IN PREP / DISH WASHING AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
DEC 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SALSAS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED BY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS FROM WHEN THE FOOD WAS PREPARED, WITH DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT STATING THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUL 10
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OT REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 23
2017
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 3-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 5
2016
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES ON RAILS OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 17
2015
PASS 3 violations
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR FAUCET LEAK AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR FACET HANDLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.MUST PROVIDE
NOV 4
2014
PASS 2 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SHIPPING PLASTIC STILL ON THE FRYER DOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FEB 27
2014
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND EQUIPPED WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.
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