EL MUELLE.
4253 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
2-501.11(A) NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, CEVICHE, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NO FOOD DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR REQUIRED MENU ITEMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CERAMIC SERVING BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/ONIONS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME
4-301.12- LARGE POTS STORED IN BASEMENT UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE.
6-101.11(A) MISSING WALL TILES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
OCT 162017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
VENT COVERS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS, CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NOT .CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STOED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
DEC 82016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1770678 ON 5/12/16 NOT CORRECTED: 30 - NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY. 38 - MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
MAY 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMAMRY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY.
DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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SEP 212015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
LEAK AT PIPE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR SAME. MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
SPLASHGUARDS MISSING INBETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
SEP 142015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/20/15 (1480598) NOT CORRECTED. 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS. 32 GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. 38 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME. 40 METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
SMALL LEAK AT PIPE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR SAME. MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 202015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME.
METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 92014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GASKETS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NIN R EAR TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN GASKETS.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN FLOORS AND REPAINT FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE. MAINTAIN
OBSERVED TOP COVER TO TOILET BROKEN WITH LARGE CHIP. REPLACE TOP COVER TO TOILET.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 282014FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473343 DATED 6/4/14 FOR VIOLATION # 32 SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN REAR BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK. #32 RAW WOOD SHELVES AT SERVICE STATION NEED TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED GASKETS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NIN R EAR TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN GASKETS.
OBSERVED FLOORSUNDER REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN FLOORS AND REPAINT FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE. MAINTAIN
OBSERVED TOP COVER TO TOILET BROKEN WITH LARGE CHIP. REPLACE TOP COVER TO TOILET.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 42014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD COVERED IN TINFOIL AT SHELVES IN SERVICE STATION OF RESTAURANT. REMOVE TIN FOIL AND SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES SO THAT THEY ARE NON ABSORBENT AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN REAR BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AND MOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP SINK.
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING FROM FLOOR DRAIN WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
OBSERVED FAUCET IN WOMENS RESTROOM DETACHED. ATTACH AND SEAL FAUCET IN WOMENS RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER FOOD PREP SINK IN REAR. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 142013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
MAR 72013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1202331 DATE 06-22-2013 NOT CORRECTED(32)FOUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT(33)CLEAN THE TWO FRYERS,FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP,ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE SIDE VENTILATION VENTS HAS DUST BUILDUP UNIT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM(41)FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT IN BACK BY THE UTILITY/MOP SINK BOXES,BAGS ECT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND INSIDE CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
JUN 222012PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
CLEAN THE TWO FRYERS,FILTERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE SIDE VENTILATION VENTS HAS DUST BUILDUP. UNIT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IT IS SLIPPERY HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON IT.
FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT IN BACK BY THE UTILITY/MOP SINK BOXES ,BAGS ECT. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 102011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
IMPROPER SINK STOPPERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
VENTS IN TOILET ROOM AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
3-COMPARTMENT BAR SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
SEP 12010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLERS.
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.PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS STORED PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FOIL FROM SURFACES.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT LOOSE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FILTERS,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,REAR & FRONT DOOR SWEEPS WORN,LOOSE WALL BASE IN CHEMICAL STORAGE & MOLDED WALL IN SAME AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT.
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.MUST REPLACE BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & DINING AREA.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & LOOSE FAUCET AT SAME.RECONNECT LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER.
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