J & C/EL SENOR SOMBRERO, INC..
5220 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
12 of 20 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 22026PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(PORK) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $63 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FRYER AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FRYER AND FLAT TOP GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
MAY 152025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
BOWLS SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
AUG 222024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACE.
AUG 172023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
5-204.12: MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
AUG 102023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)PRIORITY FOUNDATION
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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OCT 72022PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AND IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
COOKED BEEF IN PREP COOLER AT 101.2F. BEEF PREPARED AT 9AM AND WAS TEMPED AT 12:20PM. MUST COOL FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND TO 41F OR BELOW IN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND COOKED TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE: EMPANADAS 47.1F IN COOLER. MUST HOLD COLD FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND LADLE STORED IN CONTAINER OF FOOD IN COOLER, AND ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE MACHINE WHERE ENTIRE SCOOP IN TOUCHING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT POTS AND PANS DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
FOUND MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR: BROKEN TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN HANDLE ON ICE SCOOPER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
FOUND MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN TRAINING AND MANINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 32021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MISSING HANDLE ON ICE SCOOP. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
CRACKED TILES ON COUNTERTOP NEXT TO STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FOOD DEBRIS ON HANDLES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
APR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY OR KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPPED TCS FOODS IN COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD/SELL BY DATES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
APR 302018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME. HOOD FILTER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 32017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BEEF MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, BAGGIE/ZIP LOC BAGS.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR UPRIGHT COOLER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUN 132016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT: POTATO TACOS AT 81F, TAQUITOS AT 85.1F AND CHILE RELLENOS AT 83F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: CHICKEN AT 44.6F, TAMALES AT 51.2F, EGGS AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 66.2F, CHEESE AT 43.4F, PORK AT 47.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
MUST REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR WALLS OF THE PREP COOLERS.
SEP 112015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN, ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
MAY 12014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HANDWASH SOAP WITH INADEQUATE HAND WASH SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PURCHASE ADEQUATE HAND WASH SOAP AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED BASE OF BEVERAGE COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASE OF BEVERAGE COOLER.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.
MAR 142013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
SOME CHIP PAINT ON WALL IN SOME SECTIONS INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST REPAIR WITH A NON TOXIC PAINT ALS0 CLEAN WALL BEHIND STOVE IN PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
NOV 82012PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.
THE RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE REAR COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR, RIPPED AND TORN. INSTD TO REPLACE THEM.
REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN IT. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAD DUST ON THEM.
FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN DIFFERENT AREAS IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT ALL THE WALLS.
CLEAN THE VENTS THEY HAVE DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
NOV 162011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS OF REAR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, COUNTERTOPS UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE AND GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, STEAM TABLE (INTERIOR AND BOTTOM), HOT HOLDING UNIT, KNIFE RACK AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS.
FLOOR DRAIN NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES. REPAIR BASE OF CUSTOMERS COUNTEROP SEATING AREA, UNFINISHED, HOLES. INSTD TO SEAL SAME AND PAINT.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (COATS, PURSES, ETC). INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
SEP 82010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYER,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GREASE TRAP,GRILL TABLE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR POP COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
AUG 302010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYER,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GREASE TRAP,GRILL TABLE.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR POP COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
AUG 302010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLY ACTIVITY MORE THAN 30 ON TABLES IN SHARED FOOD COMMON AREA SEATING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/30/10.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYER,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GREASE TRAP,GRILL TABLE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR POP COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
AUG 202010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 30 SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREA IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ALSO FRONT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING,ALSO NO COPY OF STATE LICENCE FOR PEST CONTROL.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE STATE LICENSE & RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/20/10.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF TABLES,GREASE TRAP.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYER,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GREASE TRAP,GRILL TABLE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR POP COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
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