MADEROS LATIN GRILL & BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

1800-1802 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

4 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
38
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MUST PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING POLICY FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT INCLUDING SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF DISINFECTANT, DISPOSABLE APRON, MASK ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED RAW UNCOOKED FISH IN CEVICHE AND SERVED RAW. MUST OBTAIN RECORDS OF SUCH RAW FISH BEING HELD FROZEN BY PURVEYOR FOR THE REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE OR FREEZE ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN LOGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF SUCH ITEMS ON BOTH BRUNCH AND REGULAR MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN WASHROOM HALLWAY WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NEWLY INSTALLED WALL COVERING IN KITCHEN NEXT TO THE WEST WALL EXHAUST HOOD REPAIRED WITH EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM. MUST REMOVE SPRAY FOAM TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

OCT 16
2019
FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MUST PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING POLICY FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT INCLUDING SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF DISINFECTANT, DISPOSABLE APRON, MASK ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED RAW UNCOOKED FISH IN CEVICHE AND SERVED RAW. MUST OBTAIN RECORDS OF SUCH RAW FISH BEING HELD FROZEN BY PURVEYOR FOR THE REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE OR FREEZE ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN LOGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS OF SUCH ITEMS ON BOTH BRUNCH AND REGULAR MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN WASHROOM HALLWAY WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED EXPOSED TABLEWARE THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. ALL TABLEWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, WRAPPED,COVERED ETC.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11-8-18 #2232927 NOT CORRECTED.#55- FOUND BRICK WALL BY SOUTH-EAST HOOD,REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 11
2019
FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MUST PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING POLICY FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT INCLUDING SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF DISINFECTANT, DISPOSABLE APRON, MASK ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED RAW UNCOOKED FISH IN CEVICHE AND SERVED RAW. MUST OBTAIN RECORDS OF SUCH RAW FISH BEING HELD FROZEN BY PURVEYOR FOR THE REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE OR FREEZE ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN LOGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS, RAW EGGS, BEING STORED IN TWO COOLERS ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE FRESH READY TO EAT VEGETABLES. RAW EGGS ON TOP SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE ASSORTED READY TO EAT BAGGED LEAFY GREENS, CUT FRESH FRUIT. RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE UNCOVERED FRESH READY TO EAT LETTUCE IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. ALL FOODS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS OF SUCH ITEMS ON BOTH BRUNCH AND REGULAR MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN WASHROOM HALLWAY WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED EXPOSED TABLEWARE THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. ALL TABLEWARE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, WRAPPED,COVERED ETC.

Serious Food Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. NONE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK WITH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11-8-18 #2232927 NOT CORRECTED.#55- FOUND BRICK WALL BY SOUTH-EAST HOOD,REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS FROM 11-8-18 #2232927. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events: A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOODS ON MENU THAT PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOUND PRINTED ON THE MENU WERE NOT NOTED OR DISCLOSED. MUST DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK AND ALSO AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLUTTER OUTSIDE(UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND LITTER) THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.KEEP AREA FREE OF LITTER TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BRICK WALL BY SOUTH-EAST HOOD,REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. CRACKED WALL BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN,REPAIR. SMALL HOLES ON WALL AT SOUTH BY THE METAL SHELVE,SEAL.SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON CEILING AND WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE OFFICE AND FUTURE LIQUOR ROOM,SEAL FLOOR BETWEEN WOOD TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO VENTILATION PROVIDE AT EAST HOOD ABOVE 6 BURNER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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