SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ESTRELLA BLANCA NIGHT CLUB.

YOUR CALL. 56/100

3049 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 27, 2023 · passed

2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 27
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN.

JAN 20
2023
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS PER YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE DRYWALL WALL OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARD TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND WALL TILES.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE OUTDOOR PATIO AREA BEHIND THE RESTAURANT (OLD POOL TABLE, PARTY FAVORS, LITTER). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE OUTSIDE AREA CLEAN TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553193 ON 3/21/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM.(1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM).MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR. 51 - FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. 53 - FOUND NO TRASH CAN WITH LID INSIDE WOMEN RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE. 55 - FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED/DISPOSED.(OLD ICE MACHINE, PORTABLE HEATERS, ETC. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT BASEMENT. ALSO, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT. 55 - FOUND MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE ICE MACHINE AT BAR. 56 - CEILING EXHAUST NOT OPERATIONAL AT WOMEN RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE. 57 - MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. 58 - MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM.(1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM).MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO TRASH CAN WITH LID INSIDE WOMEN RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED/DISPOSED.(OLD ICE MACHINE, PORTABLE HEATERS, ETC. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT BASEMENT. ALSO, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE ICE MACHINE AT BAR. FOUND BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WOMEN RESTROOM. ALSO, BROKEN TOILET PAPER DISPENSERS AT MEN'S AND WOMEN RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MENTIONED ABOVE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING EXHAUST NOT OPERATIONAL AT WOMEN RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-1-20 INSPECTION #2386727. VIOLATION 57.MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.VIOLATION 58. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.

SEP 1
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (FRYER NOT CONNECTED) NOT IN USE IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

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