AUG 15
2019
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL PATRON II.
BEAT. 18/100
3233 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 15, 2019 · failed
Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Feb 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE, UNABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN, WATER ACCUMULATION IN BASIN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND USE HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c).
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER: CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK AT 56.0F AND CONTAINER OF TRIPE AT 52.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPROX 20LBS, AND $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY VIOLATION.
MAY 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE, BEANS, AND SUGAR WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GAPS IN THE FLOORING SEPARATING FROM THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 212019FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2019
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE, BEANS, AND SUGAR WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX 150 MOUSE DROPPING SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA, ALONG THE EAST WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER, IN THE CORNERS, AND ALONG THE SOUTH AND WEST WALLS, BEHIND THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE BACK DOOR TO THE STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS SHOULD BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GAPS IN THE FLOORING SEPARATING FROM THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 212018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 21
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
FEB 162018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2018
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR,ON LOWER INTERIOR LEDGE OF REFRIGERATOR,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR HAND SINK,ON WALL OUTLET BOXES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO,APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG FRONT & REAR DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF UNUSED STEAM TABLE,HAND SINK VANITY IN TOILETROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST PROVIDE WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA,DINING AREA & TOILETROOM AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A DIVERTER AT FLOOR DRAIN OF 3- COMP SINK TO KEEP WATER FROM SPLASHING.
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