SEP 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL PROGRESO.
BEAT. 42/100
8730 S COMMERCIAL AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 25, 2014 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 2 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
1 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED,(IE COPY OF EXPIRED CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED),OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(IE BEANS AND MAKING HOMEMADE PORK TAMALES).SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED AND PREPED TAMALES NOT LABLED AND DATED INSIDE OF FREEZERS.MUST LABLE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STORAGE ITEMS,FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOORS.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTIALTION VENTS IN WASHROOM NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS.ALSO CEILING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.WINDOW LEDGES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN MAINTAN
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNCLEAN MOP SINK OF DEBRIS AND DIRTY MOP WATER.MUST REMOVE WATER AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN BUCKET.REAR AREA NOT MAINTAIN.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE REAR PORCH.
FEB 152013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE REHEATING BEANS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE REAR.MUST REMOVE.
NOV 32011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED
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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED THERMOMETER FOR FRONT REACH IN COOLER.
OCT 262011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2011
FAILED
6 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 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN 4 LOCATIONS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND BOX FREEZERS,FRONT BEHIND COOLER AND IN CABINET UNDER HAND SINK.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME/WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT COOLER, MICROWAVE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, FRONT AND FOOD PREP AREAS.
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.NEED TO REPAIR WALL NEXT FRONT COOLER, AND FILL HOLE IN CEILING IN DYR STORAGE AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT COOLER
JAN 182011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 18
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
PREMISES IS REPLACING FLOOR THRU-OUT FRONT FLOOR FINISHED REAR STORAGE AREAD AND RESTROOMS LEFT TO RE-TILE.
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JAN 102011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2011
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
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 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE NORTH AND SOUTH STORAGE ROOMS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AREA REMOVE CLUTTER HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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.OBSERVED THE BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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.OBSERVED MANY CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN SIDE AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREAS AND REAR PORCH INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, ALONG WITH THE OVERSIZE POT'S ( TOO LARGE FOR FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK)IN NORTH STORAGE ROOM REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
AUG 62010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED (I.E. SOUP, OATMEAL, BEEF, CHICKEN.ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION # 64659-14
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY COVER, DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND RE-PACKAGED FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS-RUBBER GASKETS AND RACKS INSIDE THEM. ALSO, MUST CLEAN ALL CABINETS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND IN BASEMENT-MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX BROKEN HANDLE ON LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMP. SINK AND REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON 3-COMP. SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOLER FROM REAR AND ANY OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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