SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LOS GAVILANES.

EAT. 88/100

2147 S CALIFORNIA AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 16, 2014 · passed

4 of 5 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 16
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REAR 1 DOOR COOLER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE PIECES OF UNUSED KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE

JAN 25
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BEHIND OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BATHROOM WHERE NEEDED.

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

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OCT 11
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

MAR 28
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 21
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 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

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. THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROFFED HAS A ONE FOURTH INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF IT. FOUND FIFTEEN TO TWENTY MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR SECTION UNDER AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE DROPPINGS. BOTH SERIOUS VIOLATIONS. 7-38-020

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OPEN CITY GARBAGE CAN WITH GARBAGE INSIDE NOT COVERED BY THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND RUSTY GRILL AND STOVE AND BURNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD BY STEAM TABLE. ALSO A SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND SINK.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INSIDE COOLERS,COFFEE EQUIPMENT,CABINETS AND JUICE DISPENSER MACHINE.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TILE SO IT WILL BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. PROVIDE BASE BOARDS COVING IN THE TOILET ROOM AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK AND HOT WATER TANK.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE HOLE BEHIND THE TOILET.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE TO THE FAUCIT AT MOP SINK. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER GOES DOWN SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO ROD IT OUT.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OUTSIDE AREA HAS OLD DOORS OLD METAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME.

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