Chicago
38
BEAT

El Sazon De Victoria

6000 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
38/100

Mixed record — 4 of 10 inspections passed

Inspections
10
4 passed
Last Inspected
2017-03-16
Pass Rate
40%
3 failures
Score
38/100
BEAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-03-16
Failed 3 inspections (2014, 2014, 2013)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Chemical Safety issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 35×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety critical
2017-03-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS AND CASHIER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER COME FROM TOILET ROOM IN TO REAR PREP AREA PUT ON APRON AND THEN PLASTIC GLOVES AND PUT GLOVED HANDS INTO SEASONINGS AND...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAN...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,CEVICHE,BEANS,SOUP,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1970657 11/1/16 NOT CORRECTED #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET AND MAINTAINED FOR 4 OUT OF THE 8 EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UP RIGHT POSITION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD AND WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION VENT IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST HANG UP WET MOPS ON HOOKS PROVIDED.

2016-11-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, NO ENROLLMENT FOR SANITATION CLASS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED BOTH RESTROOM DOOR CLOSURE'S BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2016-04-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON POSTED/ NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. REFRIED BEANS 141*F, RICE 143*F ON STEAMTABLE. FISH 39.9*F IN REACH IN COOLER. SERIOUS...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE. ALSO DEFROST/MAINTAIN, THE FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER(ICE BUILD UP)

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS,TABLE TOP MIXER, AND REAR PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE ITEMS.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FRYER DOOR,AND CHAR PIT DRIP TRAY.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS RESTROOM, REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE MISSING TILES IN REAR PREP. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT ALSO CEILING VENTS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

2015-08-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUN NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.

2014-12-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD AND NOT CARRYOUT GROCERY BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TRIM AT ENTRY DOOR .

2014-11-26 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1385384 6/9/14 NOT CORRECTED.#30-MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD AND NOT CARRYOUT GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AT 3- COMP SINK AND LOOSE CAULKING FROM HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,RUST FROM PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CART.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE TRIM AT ENTRY DOOR .

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS NEAR POP COOLERS.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER.

2014-06-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
8
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FRYER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOWER SHELF OF OVEN,ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA & TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOMS,THRESHOLDS AT REAR DOORS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER DO...

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA & CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD & HOOD,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

2014-06-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED NO 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE ON A MORE THAN HALF EMPTY BOX OF 100 COUNT OF OYSTERS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST KEEP SHELLFISH TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.APPX 3LBS. $20.(CRITICAL 7-38-00...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT CONVENIENT.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA REMOVED FROM WALL AND DISCONNECTED FROM EXISTING PLUMBING .MUST REINSTALL REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FRYER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOWER SHELF OF OVEN,ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA & TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOMS,THRESHOLDS AT REAR DOORS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA & CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD & HOOD,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

2013-02-05 Pass License
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING MOP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA

2013-01-30 Fail License

No violations found.

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