Chicago
41
BEAT

Frente Al Sol

4622 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
41/100

Mostly clean — 2 of 6 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
6
2 passed
Last Inspected
2021-04-19
Pass Rate
33%
1 failure
Score
41/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2021-04-19
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
Sanitation issues found across 15 inspections
Other issues found across 8 inspections
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Sanitation critical 15×
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Other critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2021-04-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO WAFFLE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR WALK IN COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 12LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 45.1F, 15LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.7F, 10LBS COOKED FLAUTAS AT 45.9F, 6LBS OF GREEN SALSA AT 44.5. MANAGER DISCARDED AN...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL WIPING CLOTHS FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.(NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT)

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW AND THE HANDLE FOR THE COLD WATER ON HANDSINK NEXT TO GRILL IS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND REPAIR HANDLE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDEON EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.

2020-09-30 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CARDBOARD LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (PROPANE TANKS) ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE PROPANE TANKS

2019-05-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZERS IN REAR PREP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREEZERS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR, AND ON SHELVES IN FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROOF OF PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2019-05-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER: DICED TOMATOES @ 48.4F; HAM @ 48.9F; SLICED HOT DOGS @ 48.6F; CHORIZO @ 51.1F; SHREDDED CHEESE @ 51.1F; SHREDDED LETTUCE @47.3F; UNCOOKED CHICKEN @ 51.8F; PORK @ 49.5...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT/FOOTNOTE, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU THAT IS UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZERS IN REAR PREP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREEZERS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR, AND ON SHELVES IN FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROOF OF PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION # 60

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2222536, DATED 9/19/19: #58 PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION. PRIORITY F...

2018-09-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, PORK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DA...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12(A) MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURIND DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORIITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11 (B-E). CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RECEIVED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

2017-08-23 Pass License

No violations found.

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