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Emilio'S Tapas

213-215 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
55/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2017-03-02
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
55/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2017-03-02)
Failed 2 inspections (2017, 2011)
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 18×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2017-03-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-02-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO ...

critical Pest Activity

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

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 6 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMEDED 7-38-020

minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

ICE CREAM FREEZER COVER IN POOR REPAIR, DETERIORATED LINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND COVER.

critical Pest Activity

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

MISSING TILES ON KITCHEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND COOK LINE, DEAD COCKROACHES ON KITCHEN FLOOR , INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOOR.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2016-04-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAKY WATER PIPE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-03-11 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST SECURE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT REAR KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST AND CLEAN/SANITIZE SMALL CHEST FREEZER ON 2ND FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR.

2014-02-18 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST RE-PAINT, RE-SEAL, REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILE GROUTING WITH POOLING LIQUID AND DEBRIS UNDER GARBAGE DISPOSAL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER NEXT TO HOOD. ABOVE THE ENTRANCE INTO THE WALK-IN COOLER. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE ALL. WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER AT REAR KITCHEN O...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK FROM HOSE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE GARBAGE DISPOSAL INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

2013-07-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 3 PREP LINE COOLERS WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F, 46F, AND 50F, AND THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49F. ALL COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE PREP LINE COOLERS: BEEF AT 44.4F, LAMB AT 44.9F, CHICKEN AT 44.6F, CALAMARI AT 51.4F, CHEESE AT 44.9F, CEVICHE AT 45.5F, HUMMUS AT 46.4F, SALSA AT 47....

serious Food Temperature

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE IN THE ICE BIN. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF CUT FRUIT STORED IN THE ICE THAT IS ALSO USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN DRINKS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE CONTAINER AND DISCARDED THE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCT...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG THE PREP LINE COOLERS. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER, DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE OVEN AND PREP LINE AND REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THIS AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE WALL TILES WHERE MISSING BEHIND THE GRILL. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE POTWASHING ROOM.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

2012-07-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND 2 LARGE 5 GALON CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN STOCK IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 54.1F AT THE CENTER, CONTAINERS PLACED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD IN 6 HOURS OR LESS. STOCK DISCARDED VALUED @ $20.00

minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WEAK COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT CITY PRESSURE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HAND SINK IN MEN'S ROOM NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2011-08-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-08-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

(7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS ABOVE THE RAW POTATOES/ONIONS SHELF IN REAR; 7-ON WOODEN LIQUOR SHELVES AT BAR; 5-ON WALLS TO THE STAIRS IN REAR HALLWAY; 4-ON BOXES STORED ON SHELVES TO THE REAR OF KI...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAINS BY STEAMTABLE & AT BAR; ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER DISHMACHINE & REAR 3-COMP. SINK NEED DETAILED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL WALLS AFFECTED BY PESTS MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LOOSE COLD WATER KNOB AT BAR HANDSINK; CONDENSATION WATER ACCUMULATING ON FLOORS OF SMALL COOLERS; LEAK ON A WATER LINE UNDER THE DISHMACHINE. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, ...

2010-10-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MEATS, SOUPS, ETC.) ARE HAND...

minor Sanitation

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. PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND POTATOES IN DRY STORAGE AREA(BY STAIRCASE).

minor Other

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. MUST PROVIDE THEMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP AREA COOLERS...

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