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El Sabor Latino

3400 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
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53/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for pest activity, other

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2014-09-12
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
53/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2014-09-12)
Failed 2 inspections (2014, 2013)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Other issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 12×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other critical
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Food Temperature critical
2014-09-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK SEAMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

2014-09-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA, MOP BUCKET AND BOXES IN FRONT OF SINK AND BOXES INSIDE OF THE SINK. ALSO NOTED WATER LEAKY FROM THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE SINK....

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVERED 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND ON STORAGE SHELVING,AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVIC...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK SEAMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS AND CRAWLING INSECTS WHERE FOUND.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE SPLATTERS. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL AND CEILING. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE STOCK IN THE PREP AREAS TO MONITOR BETTER FOR PEST AND ACCESSILBE FOR CLEANING.

2013-11-26 Pass License Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

Walk-in cooler door not maintained. Instructed to repair rusted lower corner and replace rubber gasket. Storage shelves inside cooler rusted. Instructed to repmove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Exhaust hood and filters, exterior of cooking equipment, interior of cooler and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean sanitize daily.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor not maintained in rear prep area. Instructed to replace damaged and missing floor tile and seal all openings. Floor drain in basement not covered. Instructed to provide cover for drain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Exposed handsink leaking at drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary articles in basment. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

2013-11-25 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Walk-in cooler at 59.8 F and prep cooler at 49.0 F. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below.

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water.

minor Sanitation

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

Walk-in cooler door not maintained. Instructed to repair rusted lower corner and replace rubber gasket. Storage shelves inside cooler rusted. Instructed to repmove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Exhaust hood and filters, exterior of cooking equipment, interior of cooler and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean sanitize daily.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor not maintained in rear prep area. Instructed to replace damaged and missing floor tile and seal all openings. Floor drain in basement not covered. Instructed to provide cover for drain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Exposed handsink leaking at drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary articles in basment. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

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