EL PLAN INC.

Chicago Health Dept

2532 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2017.

Last inspected Jul 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 24

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LADIES RESTROOM TOILET TANK TOP BROKEN, NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED/BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING TILE IN LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO RESEAL WALLS IN BAR AREA WHERE PAINT IS PEELING OFF, AND REPAIR HOLE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM FIRST STALL.

JUL 25

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

THE TILE WALL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES.

JUL 14

2016

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR LOWBOY PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F, THE 2 DOOR GLASS DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F, THE 2 DOOR STAINLESS STEEL PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F. THE COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND COOKED RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED MILK AT 45.4-48.9F, EGGS AT 46.1F, COOKED RICE AT 46.1F, PORK AT 47.8-50.1F, CABEZA AT 45.7F, BEEF AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PALLET IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN UP THE MOUSE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE TILE WALL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES.

OCT 30

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK, PORK, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

SEP 9

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA/ SERVICE WALK-UP AREA AT WEST SIDE OF BUILDING (DETACHED FROM MAIN BUILDING). PREP AREA/SERVICE AREA IS NOT PROTECTED FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS, NO BARRIER AT LARGE SERVICE COUNTER AND WINDOW. PREP AREA HAS FLAT TOP GRILL WITH HOOD, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS AND HANDSINK NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

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 OUTER OPENINGS IN NEWLY ADDED FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. AREA HAS LARGE SERVICE OPENING AND WINDOW LEADING TO OUTSIDE AIR. NO BARRIERS/SCREENS ETC. INSTD TO PROVIDE RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAME. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

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AUG 31

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA/ SERVICE WALK-UP AREA AT WEST SIDE OF BUILDING THAT IS CURRENTLY IN USE AND OPEN TO AIR/OUTSIDE ELEMENTS. PREP AREA/SERVICE AREA IS NOT PROTECTED FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS, NO BARRIER AT LARGE SERVICE COUNTER AND WINDOW. PREP AREA HAS FLAT TOP GRILL WITH HOOD, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS AND HANDSINK NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

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 OUTER OPENINGS IN NEWLY ADDED FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. AREA HAS LARGE SERVICE OPENING AND WINDOW LEADING TO OUTSIDE AIR. NO BARRIERS/SCREENS ETC. INSTD TO PROVIDE RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAME. 2 LIVE FLIES NOTED AREA. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

JUN 10

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 3

2014

FAIL 4 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 SIDE DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SCREENS IN DINING ROOM WITH HOLES. INSECT PROOF SCREENS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

STORE ALL PLASTIC SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR SHELVES UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OF RESTROOM IN RESTAURANT. REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 23

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

LEOBARDO CARDENAS HAS NO CURRENT SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION ONLY HAS A REGISTRATION FORM ONLY NO RECEIPT CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS AND REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN FTLTERS ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED AT PRODUCE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

DEC 10

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO FREEZERS ARE WITH ICE BUILDUP ON THEM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FREEZER, COOLERS, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CORNER AREAS OF BASEMENT WHERE DUSTY. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARMTENT SINK & FAUCET AND `LEAKY FAUCET AT PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 26

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FREEZER, COOLERS, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARMTENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

FEB 2

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.CEILING TILES,DAMAGED DOOR ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLES IN WALLBASES IN BAR AREA.MISSING OUTLET COVER IN BASEMENT.

JAN 26

2010

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS APPX.60 OR MORE BEHIND 2-DOOR COOLER AND UNDER STAGE STORAGE AND 2 BLOCKS OF RODENT POISON UNDER FISH TANK CABINET.ALSO RESTAURANT AND BAR DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/26/10.

Minor Sanitation

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.REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLES AND GREASE TRAP & PAINT.REPLACE GARBAGE CAN IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.GRILL &PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,VENTS,ICE MACHINE PANEL.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.CEILING TILES,DAMAGED DOOR ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLES IN WALLBASES IN BAR AREA.MISSING OUTLET COVER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.LEAKY FAUCET AT PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.URINAL IN MEN'S IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.IN BASEMENT AND WOMEN'S UNDER HAND SINK.

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