Chicago
31
BEAT

El Pueblito #1

6712 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626 · Rogers Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
31/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 9 inspections for pest activity, food temperature

Inspections
9
4 passed
Last Inspected
2012-08-17
Pass Rate
44%
4 failures
Score
31/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2012-08-17)
Failed 4 inspections (2012, 2012, 2012...)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 26×
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Other serious
2012-08-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

RELINE DISCHARGE WATER HOSE FROM FURNACE AREA TO ON TOP OF FLOOR DRAIN,IN BASEMENT AREA. WATER IS DISCHARGING ON FLOOR

minor Sanitation

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

SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA,DEBRIS. REMOVE ITEMS BEHIND THE UNUSED COOLER.SWEEP FLOOR BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ELEVATE ITEMS NEED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAINT/REMOVE GRAFFITI ON WALL IN MEN'S WASHROOM.

2012-08-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED REFRIED BEANS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 48.0F TO 48.6F. NO TEMPERATURE OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AV...

serious Sanitation

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED UNIT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT COMPLETED TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME,( GAP OF ONE TO TWO INCHES). ALSO OBSERVED WINDOW FAN AT GARAGE WALL WITH OPENING, WITHOUT A MESH, BOTH MAIN DOORS WERE WIDE OPENED. OBSERVED LIVE FLIES IN KI...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE PATIO AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DIRTY WHITE PAPERS WITH FOOD ON IT ON FLOOR/CEMENT BY THE REAR DOOR, OTHER DEBRIS WERE ON GROUND INCLUDED CIGARETTE BUTTS,A LARGE POT WITH WASTE OIL INSIDE WITH NO LID STORED AT SIDE OF THE GARAGE WITH EX...

minor Sanitation

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

RELINE DISCHARGE WATER HOSE FROM FURNACE AREA TO ON TOP OF FLOOR DRAIN,IN BASEMENT AREA. WATER IS DISCHARGING ON FLOOR

minor Sanitation

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

SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA,DEBRIS. REMOVE ITEMS BEHIND THE UNUSED COOLER.SWEEP FLOOR BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ELEVATE ITEMS NEED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAINT/REMOVE GRAFFITI ON WALL IN MEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED USED ANIMAL PORTABLE CAGE STORED BY THE WALK-IN COOLER IN GARAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FOOD STORAGE.

2012-06-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-06-08 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, GARAGE/STORAGE DOOR WIDE OPENED. GARAGE IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE: WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, BAGS OF ONIONS ETC.WE OBSERVED APPROX 10 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER THE PREP TABLE,SOUTH WALL.

minor Sanitation

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

SWEEP FLOOR INSIDE GARAGE/ FOOD STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

2012-04-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-04-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Facility Condition

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND CLAMS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER WITHOUT SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH PRODUCTS. A SHELL FISH TAG MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL FINISHED, THAN MUST KEEP THE TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES FOR RECORD. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUN...

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER: COOKED RICE FROM 4-8-12 AT TEMP OF 60F; COOKED BOILED PULLED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE A POT ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARD AT TEMP OF 89,6 TO 90F.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDI...

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND FRESH OYSTERS STORED IN A BUCKET WITH DIRTY STANDING WATER, SOME OF THE SHELLS WERE OPENED/DEAD. A SHELL FISH TAG WAS PROVIDED WITH PRODUCTS: HARVEST DATE:3-1-2012; SHIPPING DATE:3-2-2012; AND RESHIPPED DATE:...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-24-2011,REPORT #660244,NOT POSTED NOR ON PREMISES. POSTED, VISIBLE AND FRAMED WAS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM SEPTEMBER 14,2010. A NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN AND POSTED PRIOR TO LEAVING THE P...

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-24-2011, REPORT #660244 #REMOVE SEALED FILMS ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS, AND REPAIR DAMAGED TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN BASEMENT RESTROOM #34-REPAIR FLOOR PAINT PEELING IN BASEMENT,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN ...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED ONE BURNER UNIT NOT STORED UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT. OBSERVED ICE STORED INSIDE PORTABLE CONTAIN...

2011-11-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
9
serious Food Temperature

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATIONS DURING COOLING AND...

minor Chemical Safety

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

PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING POTS,PANS SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ,ETC AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE MEAT SLICING EQUIPMENT IN GARAGE WALK IN COOLER AREA NOT APPROVED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA,AND HAVE ALL PREPARATION AND SLICING IN KITCHEN. REMOVE SEALED FILMS ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS, AND REPAIR DAMAGED TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN BASEMEN...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWL AND HAND WASH SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAEY STAINS, AND EXTERIORS OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN DEBRES ON STORAGE SHEL COUNTERS AT REAR ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR FLOOR PAINT PEELING IN BASEMENT,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN SAME LOCATION,EXTEND DRAIN PIPE ON FURNACE ROOM TO FLOOR DRAIN. CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN AT EXPOSE HAND SINK AREA, FLOORS IN REST ROOM AT BASEMENT, AND AT REAR. MUST ELEVATE PRODU...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOODSERVICE STAFFS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON.

2011-10-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
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. OB...

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 09-14-10 REPORT NUMBER 339225 NUMBERS 32,35(A)&(...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS ON SHELVES A...

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. MUST REMOVE MEAT SLICING EQUIPMENT IN GARAGE WALK IN COOLER AREA NOT APPROVED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA,AND HAVE ALL ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWL AND HAND WASH SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAEY STAINS, AND EXTERIORS OF ICE MACHINE. CL...

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. REPAIR FLOOR PAINT PEELING IN BASEMENT,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN SAME LOCATION,EXTEND DRAIN PIPE ON FURNACE ROOM TO FLOOR DRAIN. CLEAN DEBR...

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. REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR DINING AREA ,AND IN BASEMENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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...

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. MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOODSERVICE STAFF MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON.

2010-09-14 Pass Canvass
6
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. WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR. DETERMINE SOURCE AND REPAIR. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. INSTALL SPLA...

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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR TO REMOVE DEPOSITS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK IN UNITS STORED IN GARAGE.

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. PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR IN UNITS IN GARAGE. NOTED BOXED STORED ON FLOOR.

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. REPAIR MISALIGNED FRONT DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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...

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