EL VELERO DE NAYARIT.

Chicago Health Dept

3300 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

13 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2017.

Last inspected Aug 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 14

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPEARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RAISE OUTSIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

AUG 16

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT ALL 2DR REFRIGERATORS.FOUND ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO FOUND SCALLOPS BEING STORED IN BLUE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE MOST REAR STORAGE ROOM AND AT OTHER LOCATIONS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING BAR HAND SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED KITCHEN HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ON THE FLOOR AT DIFFERENT CORNERS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AND WAITRESSES.

NOV 25

2015

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 20

2015

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN TO NOT DRAIN PROPERLY-DRAINS TOO SLOW, WITH TWO PERSONS WASHING HANDS PROPERLY THE SINK OVERFLOWS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS (25 BEHIND THE 2 DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN AND 5 UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS/EVIDENCE AND RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE, MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER ON THE WALKIN COOLER FLOOR AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY.

FEB 17

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE (SPOONS,FORKS ETC.)TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN,REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

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JUN 17

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUNTAIN JUICE CONTAINERS FRONT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE WORKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

JUN 9

2014

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

SIDE DOOR BY KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND NOTED APPROX., 10 FRUIT FLIES ON TOP OF DIRTY DISH TILES STORED IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUNTAIN JUICE CONTAINERS FRONT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE WORKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINER TO STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS,

AUG 19

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND THE FLOOR IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

JUL 31

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SHRIMP SOUP, RAW SHRIMP MARINATED WITH LIME JUICE, SPANISH RICE, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7- 38-012. RICARDO DIAZ ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT 12:35PM

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

JUL 24

2013

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH IN COOLER NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 56.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL REACH IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE REACH IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE. SUCH AS MILK AT 48.9F, BEEF AT 45.6F, SKIRT BEEF AT 48.6F, BAKED BEANS AT 44.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $45.00, TOTAL 9LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WITH BROWNISH/BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND ALL OVER THE PLASTIC INTERIOR LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL, THE TUBE AND THE PLASTIC LID. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND THE FAN ON THE WALL WITH NO SCREEN TO PROTECT THE ESTABLISHMENT FROM INSECTS COMING IN FROM THE OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREEN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOMS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

NOV 16

2012

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 13

2012

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED MORE LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE KITCHEN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES TODAY HIS REPORT STATES, "FOUND 5 ROACHES AROUND AREA OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN."

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NOV 6

2012

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR EXPOSED SINKS AND WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED LIVE COCKROACH INSIDE ONE WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE THRU-OUT AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO FRONT DOOR ON SIDE NOT RODENT PROOFED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Serious Other

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN 3PART SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS, TABLES, CHAIRS, ETC., THRU-OUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND BOTTOM OF WALLS IN THE WASHROOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR VENTILATION UNITS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE ICE MAKER, WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANITIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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