JUL 24
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL PLAN INC.
BEAT. 35/100
2532 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 24, 2017 · passed
Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LADIES RESTROOM TOILET TANK TOP BROKEN, NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.
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 252016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 25
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 142016FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2016
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
SEP 92015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 9
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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AUG 312015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 31
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
JUN 32014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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 232013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* 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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA
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
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
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NEEDED AT PRODUCE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
DEC 102012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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 262011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST SAME.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARMTENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
FEB 22010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 262010FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2010
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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