MAY 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL NUEVO SOL DE MEXICO.
BEAT. 28/100
6418 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 7, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA ND REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED PROPER LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSSINESS.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 142018FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2018
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. NO CITATION ISSUED
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 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED PROPER LABELS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSSINESS.
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)
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
APR 282017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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 182016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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 162015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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).
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).
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
OCT 302014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND TOP OF REFRIGERATOR NOT CLEAN.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
APR 152014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.
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)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP)
SEP 182013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 18
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 112013FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 11
2013
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 62012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM PART.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE UNTHREADED FAUCET AT MOP SINK.
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