SEP 12
2014
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK SEAMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
El Sabor Latino
Chicago Health Dept
3400 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2014.
4 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Sep 2014.
Last inspected Sep 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2014
Inspection history
SEP 5
2014
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
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. CITATION ISSUED # 7-38-030.
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 SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED # 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK SEAMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NOV 26
2013
PASS 5 violations
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exposed handsink leaking at drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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.
NOV 25
2013
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exposed handsink leaking at drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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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