JUL 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL LLANO RESTAURANT.
EAT. 81/100
4011 N ELSTON AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 1, 2019 · passed with conditions
9 of 12 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE (BASEMENT ICE MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP STORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE.
MAR 82018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN REFRIGERATION UNITS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE THE SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLE UP OUT OF THE FOOD IN BETWEEN USE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 212017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED ONE BULK CONTAINER (DRY CORN) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REAR PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
METER ROOM FLOOR AND BASEMENT SOUTH EAST CORNER FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-ORGANIZE FLOOR IN METER ROOM AND AT BASEMENT SOUTH EAST CORNER.
DEC 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE ACROSS FROM THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINK. FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER.MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FRONT ROTISSERIE CHICKEN PREP STATION WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. FAUCET HANDLE AT ABOVE STATED HAND SINK MUST BE EASIER TO OPEN AND CLOSE. AT THE MOP SINK COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE MUST REPAIR/TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND HANDLE TO PREVENT LEAK. MUST ALSO REPAIR/TIGHTEN FAUCET HANDLE AND FAUCET BASE AT THE MIDDLE DRINK PREP STATION 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT/REPAIR SMALL LEAKS.
MAR 152016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
AT THE JUICE BAR FREEZER LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR FOUND SMALL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPERS. MUST PROVIDE SCOPPERS WITH ADEQUATE HANDLES AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE 1DR REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND EXCESSIVE FROST/ICE AT ABOVE. ALSO MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD BOX LINERS BEING USED AT THE 1DR REACH-IN FREEZER STATED ABOVE AT THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE. MUST REMOVE. MUST USE LINER/SHELVING RACK LINERS WHICH ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (I.E., VYNIL, PLASTIC OR PVC).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE/CHANGE OUT DIRTY EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE GRILLING STATION ON THE FIRST FLOOR AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY CEILING. FOUND ABOVE WITH ACCUMULATED SMOKE/GREASE GRIME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST HAVE WHITE PLASTIC DRAIN PIPE AT THE FRONT ROTISSERIE ROOM DRAIN INTO A PAN OR INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS WHICH PROPERLY FIT AT THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE JUICE BAR STATION. FOUND DRAIN STOPPERS TO BE TOO LARGE. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE SMALL CORNER STORAGE ROOM MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. FOUND BOXES HOLDING CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS ON THE FLOOR.
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DEC 112015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES(HANDLES-UP) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES AT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND ON INTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVENS, AND UP INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LOOSE WALL TILES ALONG THE LOWER AREA OF WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE JUICE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES INSIDE CLOSET IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT JUICE BAR AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 172015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE KITCHEN 1 DOOR FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER,ABOVE TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR BASEMENT PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 10
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES DURING STORAGE, 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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CRACKED BOTTOM PANEL FIRST FLOOR MICROWAVE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR KNOB TO FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA,
JUL 122013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098256 DATED 4/17/12. #30-OBSERVED PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOODS STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE,LABEL AND MAINTAIN.#32-MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN AT JUICE BAR AREA. #43-INSTRUCTED ICE SCOOP AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR, ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CEILING OUTSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS, MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS, REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT BULBS .
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOMS DOORS,(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
APR 172012PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER; REMOVING SOILED POTS AND PANS, TALKING ON PHONE AND RETURNIND TO PREPARED FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITIONS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING, RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED, PROPER SET UP OF THE 3PART SINK, FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE-LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES AT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
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. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN AT JUICE BAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVENS, AND UP INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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