Chicago
32
BEAT

El Rincon De Mexico

4712 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
32/100

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

Inspections
9
4 passed
Last Inspected
2024-04-02
Pass Rate
44%
4 failures
Score
32/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-04-02)
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2023, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 9 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
2024-04-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-03-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HADNWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER(SUGAR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER SHELVING NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER UNITS, AND ON SHELVES IN THE REAR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TH...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WOODEN BOARD AND PIECE OF DRYWALL BEING USED TO COVER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED REEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-04-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-04-04 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-403.13(B:3) ENFORCEMENT BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NON COMPLIANCE) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 3/24/23 REPORT 2573149 NOT CORRECTED: 10- 5-204.11: NO HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE PREP TABLE, AND PREP COOLER WIT...

2023-03-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLE, AND PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (100F-120F) IN SAME LOCATION OR REMOVE ALL SAID EQUIPMENT FROM ...

serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SIGN ADVERTISING TOILET ROOM FOR CUSTOMERS LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS WHERE UNSECURE COOLER AND FOOD PRODUCT LOCATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT ALL FOOD/SUPPLIES AT ALL TIMES OR REFRAIN FROM CUSTOMERS USING TOILET ROOM

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PAPER TOWELS BEING USED AS A LINER INSIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS (CUT TOMATOES, ONIONS, ETC) IN PREP COOER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT, NON POROUS, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, ETC

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MULTIPLE LARGE POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO IMMERSE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF SUCH POTS OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-0...

2021-05-06 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MISSING LODS/COVERS ON SPICES. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PROPANE TANKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

2019-04-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM (EGGS) ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1-2 INC GAP UNDER FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST MODIFY TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2017-04-17 Pass License Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE SALAD/SALSA BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO UTILITY MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. ALSO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. ICE MACHINE NOT INSTALLED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE TO FRESH WATER SUPPLY...

2017-04-10 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.PREMISES IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL COOLER/FREEZER. CONDIMENT COOLER 2 DOOR 80*F, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURE 40f OR BELOW.

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 NO PEST CONTROL COMPANY/LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED NO CONTRACT FOR GARBAGE/GREASE DUMPSTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE SALAD BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO UTILITY MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.ALSO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. ALSO ICE MACHINE NOT INSTALLED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.

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