APR 2
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL RINCON DE MEXICO.
BEAT. 32/100
4712 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 2, 2024 · passed
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Apr 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 272024FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 42023FAILED1 violationDETAILS
APR 4
2023
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
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 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 BASEMENT. 48- 4-301.12(B): 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. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 242023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 BASEMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
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
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
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 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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MAY 62021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING LODS/COVERS ON SPICES. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PROPANE TANKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
APR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 172017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE SALAD/SALSA BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
APR 102017FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2017
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED NO CONTRACT FOR GARBAGE/GREASE DUMPSTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE SALAD BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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