APR 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL VIGIA RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
4124 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 10, 2020 · passed with conditions
7 of 8 inspections passed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR DRAIN OPENING OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT BAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 162017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POT THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED IN SINK TO SANITIZE.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR & DISH WASHING AREA,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES
JUN 172016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE LADIES ROOM CEILING VENT FAN DUSTY, AND THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
OCT 12015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 1
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL.
SEP 172014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 17
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST REMOVE MULTIUSE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN WALL AND 3- COMP SINK AND STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND STOVES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLES,LID OF SMALL CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL 3- REACH IN COOLERS IN DINING AREA.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM LEGS AND WHEELBASES OF SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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JAN 42013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FRONT BAR AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE A LONG STEM CALIBRATED THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THATS NOT IN USE IN STORAGE AREA
MAR 82012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Raw wood storage shelves in basement. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Ventilation not working properly in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Adequate light not provided in women's toilet room. Instructed to install more light.
OCT 202010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED FOR STORING COOKED RICE ON STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SAID BAG AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER PREFERABLY METAL PAN WITH COVER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN FRONT AREA.
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