AUG 14
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL VELERO DE NAYARIT.
YOUR CALL. 51/100
3300 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 14, 2017 · passed with conditions
6 of 13 inspections passed, 5 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
* 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.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST RAISE OUTSIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD.
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 162016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AND WAITRESSES.
NOV 202015FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2015
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 172015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUNTAIN JUICE CONTAINERS FRONT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
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 92014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUNTAIN JUICE CONTAINERS FRONT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
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,
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINER TO STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS,
AUG 192013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 312013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* 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
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 242013FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2013
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 132012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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."
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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 62012FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2012
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW.
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.
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.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN 3PART SINK.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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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