EL RINCON NORTENO INC.
3300 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
7 of 9 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED REAR CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT.
JAN 292016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1547382 ON 8/10/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS. 35 - WORN UNFINISHED SURFACE ON WALL IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO FINISH/PAINT SAME. 38 - NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.
AUG 102015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
WORN UNFINISHED SURFACE ON WALL IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO FINISH/PAINT SAME.
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME. GASKETS OF STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. REPAIR SAME.
JUN 262014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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MAY 102013PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA AND REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN REAR AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM EXTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES AT WALK-IN COOLER
CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT AND MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE
SOME FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ARE CRACKED MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
SOME AMOUNT OF WATER LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE MUST REPAIR AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
NOV 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER ARE STARTING TO RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.
THE EAST FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRIPPING HOT WATER INTO THE SINK WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.
NOV 12011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF RUST. MUST CLEAN AND OR REPLACE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. SIDE DOORWAY IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT. MUST CORRECT.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR, LEAKS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUETE STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FAUCET IN MENS ROOM LEAKING MUST CORRECT.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER ATTIRE WHILE IN THE PREP AREA. IE..SHIRTS/BLOUSES WITH SLEEVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 42010FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED ,PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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 MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES & CARD BOARD FROM SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,TORN BAR STOOL SEATS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GRILL TABLE,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA STORAGE CLOSET.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL OVER MIRROR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR WALL IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM & CEILING.MUST CLEAN WALL IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIED OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA HAS A LEAKY PIPE & LEAKY PIPE AT WATER METER.MUST CAULK HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROBE & REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
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