EL PATRON II.

Chicago Health Dept

3233 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Aug 2019).

5 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
32
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 15
2019
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
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).

Serious Food Temperature
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 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Other
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.

Serious Other
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.

Serious Other
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

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.

Minor Documentation & Training
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 21
2019
FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Other
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.

Serious Other
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.

Serious Other
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

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety
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.

Critical Pest Activity
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.

Critical Pest Activity
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.

Minor Documentation & Training
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 21
2018
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
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 16
2018
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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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