MAR 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL SAZON DE VICTORIA.
BEAT. 38/100
6000 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 16, 2017 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
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 SPRINKLED ON TOP OF CHICKEN WITH OUT WASHING HANDS,WAITRESS HANDLED MENUS AND RUNG THE REGISTER AND HANDLED MONEY,THEN SLICED LIMES AND PUT THEM INTO A BOWL WITH BARE HANDS AND GAVE TO CUSTOMER,ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER CAME IN THE BACK DOOR ,PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED AND TOUCHED TONGS AND FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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 HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
* 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)
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)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST HANG UP WET MOPS ON HOOKS PROVIDED.
NOV 12016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 1
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
APR 252016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* 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 VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 282015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUN NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.
DEC 92014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 .
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NOV 262014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2014
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
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 GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOWER SHELF OF OVEN,ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLER.#34- MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.#35-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,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER DOOR.#36-MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DINING AREA.#38-MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD & HOOD,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.#41-MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,OR REMOVE ARTICES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
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.
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.
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 .
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.
JUN 92014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2014
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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
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 DOOR
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.
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
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.
JUN 52014FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2014
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 7-38-005B2).
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)
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.
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.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FEB 52013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 5
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING MOP SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
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