Ines Restaurante, Corp.

Chicago Health Dept

4933 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

8 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Apr 2024.

Last inspected Apr 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2024

Inspection history

APR 12

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: EGGS AT 52,9 F AND 54.9 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 40 EGGS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. SUGGESTED KEEPING ONLY SEVERAL EGGS IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT AND NOT OVERFILLING THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 4

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE DUST FROM AIR CONDITIONER UNIT IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA.

JUN 23

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR AREA OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS (UNUSED ITEMS) IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN UNFINISHED WALL (DRY WALL) IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WALL TO FINISH.

MAR 5

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,SERVICE COUNTER AND HOT WATER TANK AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICE AND ON MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA.

FEB 26

2021

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Food Storage & Handling

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED PACKAGED & STORAGE BAGS OF FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED FOOD SOURCE SUCH AS 5LBS. DONUTS/CAKES,2.5LBS.POTATO CHIPS,2.5LBS.CHICCHARONES.MANAGER IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A RECEIPT FROM A APPROVED SUPPLIER.MANAGER STATES THEY PURCHASED FROM A CUSTOMER THAT CAME IN TO SELL PRODUCT OFF THE STREET.INSTRUCTED TO PURCHASE ONLY FROM APPROVED SUPPLIERS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 10LBS. $20.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE,ON LEDGE AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/26/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,SERVICE COUNTER AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICE AND ON MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

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DEC 3

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO A PROCEDURE AND THE PROPER SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINGS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS AND SEAFOOD) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONATINERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZERS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS .INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MANAGER UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCATION OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE DRY STORAGE AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE GRILL TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2222746 DATED FOR 09/21/18. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

SEP 21

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-201.14(N) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy, with signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide equipment and written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Priority violation 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods without proper labels in coolers and in rear walk in cooler. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters throughout kitchen. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 Observed door to ice machine in disrepair (does not close properly). Must repair and maintain same.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 Backflow preventer on utility sink not located to be serviced and maintained. Must provide backflow prevention device or location. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed excessive clutter, dust and dirt build up on floors in storage room in rear of restaurant (where water heater is located). Must detail clean and organize clutter, and elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must discard and unnecessary items from this room. Must maintain same.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

NOV 28

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER. REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR ON ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNUSED STEAM TABLES IN REAR(RICE SPILLS, ETC).

Minor Pest Activity

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

SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR(DEAD INSECTS). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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