MAY 10
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL PUERTO MARISCOS AND GRILL INC..
BEAT. 18/100
2752 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 10, 2019 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
MAY 72019FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 7
2019
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,SOUP ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK * TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK DRY FOOD WHITE CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2200529 DATED:08/03/2018 41 ALL WIPING CLOTH USED TO WIPE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. 10/26/2018 45 ALL CLEANED UTENSILS,POTS,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. 10/26/2018 48 : ALL EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS MUST BE REMOVED OR REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONE SO THEY CAN BE SUBMERGED INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIGGER ONE. 10/26/2018 58 NO CERTIFICATE OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA-100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5.10.2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MAY 32019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2019
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASH ROOMS.TEMPERATURE OF WATER RANGING FROM 66.4F-67.2F DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,SOUP ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK * TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK DRY FOOD WHITE CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2200529 DATED:08/03/2018 41 ALL WIPING CLOTH USED TO WIPE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. 10/26/2018 45 ALL CLEANED UTENSILS,POTS,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. 10/26/2018 48 : ALL EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS MUST BE REMOVED OR REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONE SO THEY CAN BE SUBMERGED INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIGGER ONE. 10/26/2018 58 NO CERTIFICATE OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA-100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5.10.2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTH USED TO WIPE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL CLEANED UTENSILS,POTS,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. RUBBER GASKET ON THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
: ALL EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS MUST BE REMOVED OR REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONE SO THEY CAN BE SUBMERGED INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIGGER ONE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE REST OF THE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE .
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO CERTIFICATE OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA-100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 262018FAILED17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2018
FAILED
17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AFTER AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND /OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
FOUND NO IDENTIFICATION TAG ON THE CONTAINER OF OYSTER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACHED THE IDENTIFICATION TAG ON THE CONTAINER OF SHELL STOCK AND KEEP IT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL OF THE SHELL STOCK ARE CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $ 50.00, TOTAL 5 LBS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BROWNISH, ORANGE, BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND ALL READY TO EAT (TCS) FOODS INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER HAS NO LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE SUCH ITEMS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND BAG OF POTATOES,ONIONS AND COOKING OIL STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SAID ITEMS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTH USED TO WIPE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL CLEANED UTENSILS,POTS,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUBBER GASKET ON THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
ALL EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS MUST BE REMOVED OR REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONE SO THEY CAN BE SUBMERGED INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIGGER ONE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF ONE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE,DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE REST OF THE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE .
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO CERTIFICATE OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA-100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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DEC 192017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS,RICE,PORK, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS/POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BROKEN ICE SCOOP FOR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ICE SCOOP AND STORE INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE TRUE 2 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TOILET ROOM VENTED AS REQUIRED.
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