SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA CEBOLLITA GRILL #2, INC..

BEAT. 44/100

1807 S ASHLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 15, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSUER STATEMENT, NOR REMINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER INTERIOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 19
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 4
2018
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 25 ALONG WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN, 5 ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO A CRATE OF ONIONS NEXT TO SAME CHEST FREEZER, 15 ON FLOOR UNDER UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN OF S/W WALL. ALSO NOTED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ACCESSIBLE FROM PREP AREA, OVER 250 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG EXTERIOR WALL OF STAIRS AND UNDER STAIR CASE AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FROM FRONT TO BACK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED ON SITE OR VISIBLE/ACCESSIBLE TO INSPECTOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO SEAL OPENINGS AT SEPERATION. REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

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

OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL AT FLOOR OF SOUTHWEST WALL AT REAR BY POTS AND PANS STORAGE RACK IN KITCHEN WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED. MUST SEAL.

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

REPAIR LEAK AT ELBOW OF EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 10
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE DOOR TO THE CHEST FREEZER IS HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUN 28
2016
PASSED
0 violations
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JUN 21
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 4 LARGE ROACHES IN CORNER OF REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR VISIT, THEN CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD GLASS STORAGE FRONT WAIT STATION, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED MANY FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FREEZER IN STORAGE BAGS, IMPROPER STORAGE CONTAINER/NON FOOD GRADE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINER FOOD GRADE, IE. BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

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

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/RETILE.

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

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WALLS/CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED 7 SMALL PROPANE TANKS IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STORE IN REAR YARD. ALSO ORGANIZE ITEMS IN BASEMENT, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

DEC 2
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.

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

REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER(CHIPPED PAINT, STAINED).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

MAY 15
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(MOLD).

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

NOV 4
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

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

REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND LID TO CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA,FAN COVERS/SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 10
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN PREP AREA HAS MISSING COVES AND BUILD UP OF GRIME.MUST DETAIL CLEAN CORNERS AND CREVICES.

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

BASEMENT HAS DEBRIS AND UNNESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR.MUST LIFT ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND DETAIL CLEAN.

MAR 26
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND GRILL AT COOKING AREA. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS; PAINT WHERE NEEDED AND OR VARNISH WOOD.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN UNDERNEATH STAIRS (CDI). OWNER STATES HE DOES NOT RENT THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED IN LARGE ROOM OF BASEMENT WHERE FLOOR WAS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR CONCRETE FLOOR. SOME WORK WAS BEING DONE PER OWNER BY LANDLORD. SEAL KITCHEN FLOOR (CONCRETED SECTION) OR PAINT SO THAT FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

SOME CLUTTER OBSERVED UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN BASEMENT AND IN LARGE ROOM OF BASEMENT; ADVISED OWNER TO ASK LANDLORD TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

SEP 28
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE WOODEN SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS UNSEALED, ROUGH AND MILDEWED, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SHELVING SO IT IS SMOOTH ANS SANITARY.

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

THE KITCHEN AND COOLER FLOORS ARE ROUGH UNSEALED CONCRETE, SMOOTH AND RESEAL THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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

THE WALL ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE WALLS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

THE SOUTH END OF THER KITCHEN IS DARK, INSTALL ADDED LIGHTING.

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