MAR 10
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
EL RINCON DEL SABOR Y ALGO MAS CORP..
EAT. 86/100
7026 W GRAND AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 10, 2017 · passed
4 of 5 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
none critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
storage shelving, racks that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired, sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving/racks in cooler rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in rear storage closet under shelving racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
AUG 22016FAILED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 2
2016
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 01/14/2015, REPORT #1515905, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BAKERY DISPLAY (FAR RIGHT) DOOR IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. 35 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. 36 LIGHT FIXTURES MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA AND LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE BAKERY DISPLAY UNIT TO PROTECT FROM BROKEN BULBS. 40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LONG STEM FOOD THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE FOR USE ON INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. 41 INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES NEEDED. 45 NO EMPLOYEE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
JAN 142015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2015
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BAKERY DISPLAY (FAR RIGHT) DOOR IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT FIXTURES MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA AND LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE BAKERY DISPLAY UNIT TO PROTECT FROM BROKEN BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.-----------NOTED BAKERY (2) OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOD WITH APROPRIATE FILTERS OR REMOVE THE SAID EQUIPMENT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LONG STEM FOOD THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE FOR USE ON INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES NEEDED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 272014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER STORED AT REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →