El Nuevo Sol De Mexico

Chicago Health Dept

6418 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

12 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected May 2020.

Last inspected May 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2020

Inspection history

MAY 7

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PASSED THE SANITATION EXAM 2 MONTHS AGO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFRICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38 012 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISLOSURE ON THE MENU AND ASTERISK THE FOOD THAT IS BEING SERVED UNDERCOOK OR MEDUIM RARE ON THE MENU,PLACARDS AND OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 N0 CITAION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA ND REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-14-18 INSPECTION # 2200920. VIOLATION 60. PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.7-42-090.

AUG 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 A FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(G) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY-TO -EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED PROPER LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSSINESS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN

AUG 14

2018

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED PROPER LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSSINESS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 (C) OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES OF ALL DIFFERENT LIFE STAGES WITHIN KITHCEN AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE PRESENCE OF ROACHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

APR 28

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER WITH ICE ACCUMULATION ADJACET TO GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED KNIFE RACK DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED PAINTED FLOOR WORN AWAY AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT OR TILE FLOOR. NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AT REAR STORAGE AREA HAS SMALL HOLES WHICH NEED REPAIR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR

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JUL 18

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES AND A HOLE THROUGH THE CUTTING BOARD. ALSO PREP COOLER ADJACENT TO THE GRILL HAS RUST ON THE STORAGE RACKS. GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE FOR STORING FOOD IN FREEZER/COOLER. EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE 1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, CLEAN RACKS AND DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF STOVE AND FRYER. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER AND 1-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR. LOWER SHELVE ON PREP TABLE NEAR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE, PREP AREA, AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALL AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR DAMAGED. WALL WHERE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK ARE LOCATED IS NOT CLEAN. MISSING WALL TILES ON LOWER WALL BY TV. ALSO, FILTERS AND HOOD HAVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN COOKING AND/OR PREPPING. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIME WHEN COOKING OR PREPPING IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

OCT 30

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND TOP OF REFRIGERATOR NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS/DISHWASHING AREAS. FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES BELOW 3COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.

APR 15

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.(GREASE/ FOOD DEBRIS)

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP)

SEP 18

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS, HOLES, CREVICES, AND SEAMS ON WALLS AND CEILING PANELS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

SEP 11

2013

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Operation failed to provide unthreaded faucet at mop sink. CODE 38 : INSPECTION # 130032 DATE : 11/06/12. Must provide backflow prevention device on mop sink. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS, HOLES, CREVICES, AND SEAMS ON WALLS AND CEILING PANELS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

NOV 6

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SHELF. OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN AND HAS EXPOSED INSULATION(SOUTH PANEL).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE ITEMS OR REPLACE UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM PART.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED UNEVEN CEMENT FLOOR BY THE FRONT DOOR AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN AND PAINT WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE DIRTY AND BROKEN CAULKING AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RE-CAULK SAID AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE UNTHREADED FAUCET AT MOP SINK.

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