EL LLANO RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

4011 N ELSTON AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2019.

Last inspected Jul 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 8

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 21

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 20

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 15

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 11

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 17

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 10

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED BOTTOM PANEL FIRST FLOOR MICROWAVE,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 19

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 12

2013

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 .

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 17

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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).

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

MAY 4

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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