JUL 25
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL NUEVO BORIQUEN.
YOUR CALL. 54/100
1720 N CALIFORNIA AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 25, 2017 · passed
3 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BULOK FOOD STPRAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED 2-DOOR VEGETABLE COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEEMS DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK 57.1F, EGGS 48F, PORK 46.5F, BEANS 48.1F, CHICKEN 46.1F STEAMED PLANTAIN DUMPLING 54.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 43 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF FRONT PREP SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE....ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLERS WITH WATER, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRONT AND REAR) WITH THICK GREASE EMBEDDED ON THE FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FRONT PREP). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 142015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REAR FOOD PREPARTION COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GRASE BUILD-UP AT FRONT VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
APR 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE 3-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AT 67.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ADJUST AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW BEEF AT 62.6F AMERICAN CHEESE AT 63.1F, AND EGGS AT 64.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATELY 18LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF 48.40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SUCH AS RICE, CHICKEN,FRIED CHICKEN, ROASTED PORK,ETC.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REAR FOOD PREPARTION COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REAR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GRASE BUID-UP AT FRONT VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT/MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AT FRONT/REAR PREP COOLERS.
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OCT 72014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FRONT PREP COOLER STILL NOT WORKING.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED ICE MACHINE NOT WORKING PROPERLY (NOT MAKING ICE). MUST INSTALL/FIX PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172014FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2014
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND 2 OF THE PREP COOLERS NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT SERVING/PREP COUNTER TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED THE BOTTOM AND THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY (WATER IS SHUT OFF BECAUSE OF A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMP SINKS. NOT A FEW RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE RUST(PAINT) OR REPLACE SHELVING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER ALSO PREP COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAPS EXTERIOR TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENING IN TO THE FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL/ REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS,PIPES, PLUGS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE THROUGHT OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED ICE MACHINE NOT WORKING PROPERLY (NOT MAKING ICE). MUST INSTALL/FIX PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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