El Nuevo Guadalajara Inc
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-12-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
2025-12-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, IN PREP AREA INSIDE CONDENSER COIL/VENTILATION PANEL COMPARTMENT AND ON FLOOR OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED, W...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY OR HARBORAGE.
2024-09-13 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
2023-05-31 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2022-11-30 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOMS, MAINTAIN.
2021-05-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG SIDES OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-101.13(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CERAMIC BOWLS THAT AREN'T LEAD -FREE.MUST ELIMINATE USAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE USAGE OF REUSED PLASTIC FOOD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BAR AREA CABINETS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL,DOOR AND TRIM IN REAR STORAGE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS, LOWER WALL BASES & OPENINGS AR...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
2021-04-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 18 ▾
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 7-38-005)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 150 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND INSIDE OF A BOX OF PAPERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BASEMENT ON LEDGE UNDER STAIRCASE,ON ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF SHELVING UNITS (PAINT CANS,WOOD,TRIM,ETC)...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG SIDES OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CERAMIC BOWLS THAT AREN'T LEAD -FREE.MUST ELIMINATE USAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE USAGE OF REUSED PLASTIC FOOD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BAR AREA CABINETS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE IN POOR REPAIR ON FREEZER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACK -UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL,DOOR AND TRIM IN REAR STORAGE,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS, LOWER WALL BASES & OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
2018-01-10 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed potentially hazardous foods without labels in freezer. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed peeling paint on threshold of door in rear of kitchen. Must make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Observed fresh water pipe leaking in basement. Must repair and maintain.
2016-06-03 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AT REAR.
2015-06-19 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVERED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE BAR 3 COMP SINK HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2014-12-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR(EXISTING 1971), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2014-01-14 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM STOVE TOP BURNERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STOVETOP AND FLAT GRILL DRIP PAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM KITCHEN FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REAR WALLS.
2011-11-22 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
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.RAW WOOD STORAGE CABINET BEHIND BAR. MUST SEAL.
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.STORAGE/BEER ON FLOOR IN REAR.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OPENINGS ALOMG LOWER WALLS IN OFFICE AND MEN WASHROOM.MUST SEAL OR INSTALL BASEBOARDS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOROF EMPLOYEES.
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...
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