NEVERIA LA FLOR DE MAYO 2.
1819 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 282017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. THERE WAS A BOWL INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE NOTHING IN, ON OR IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND TO USE IT FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. MAINTAIN SAME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
THERE WAS NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE THE DISHES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
THE WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUL 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, PALETAS, CHIPS, ETC.
OBSERVED CUT FRUIT IN FREEZER WITH GROCERY BAGS. NOT FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS, MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO NEED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINE WHICH IS LEAKING IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO REPAIR BASEMENT STAIRS NOT SECURED.OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF REAR UNDER MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
JUL 72016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
PREMISES ASKED FOR EXTENTION SNEEZE GUARD ORDERED 38 FEET TOTAL LENGHT, 22" HEIGHT, AND 10" TOP 1/4 CLEAN SAFETY GLASS. TO BE INSTALLED BY 7/15/2016.
OBSERVED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH OUTPROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, PALETAS,CHIPS, ETC.
OBSERVED CUT FURIT IN FREEZER BAGS/ NOT FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO NEED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINE WHICH IS LEAKING IN THE FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO REPAIR BASEMENT STAIRS NOT SECURED. OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF REAR UNDER MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
JUN 272016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE ICECREAM NOT PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS. NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA, ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE BARIER OR MOVE TOPPING FOR THE ICECREAM RACK, CUSTOMER CAN OPEN WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE WORKING NEED TO PROVIDE PROPER SNEEZE GUARD/ BARIER FROM CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005a.
OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME FROM REPORT #1588375 DATED 11/09/2015, CORRECT BY DATE 2/9/2016. #34 CLEAN FLOORS NEAR FURNACE ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT. # 35 CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND #41 REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND BULK CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPER LABELING.PALETAS,CHIPS ETC.
OBSERVED CUT FRUIT IN FREEZER IN A GROCERY BAG/ NOT A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS, MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.ALSO NEED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINE WHICH IS LEAKING IN THE FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR BASEMENT STAIRS NOT SECURED. OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF REAR UNDER THE MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
THE BASEMENT FLOOR IS OPEN PIPE REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE AND RECEMENT.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR YARD/REAR OF BUILDING, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. OBSERVED THREE LARGE , 1 SMALL PROPANE TANK IN BASEMENT ABOVE BUSINESS AND 4 APARTMENTS 2 REAR/2 FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS.
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NOV 162015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS NEAR FURNACE ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND BULK CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NOV 92015FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND CRATES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED LARGE 2" HOLE ON TOP LEFT CORNER OF BASEMENT DOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND BULK CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
FEB 182015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ALL BOXES OF TOGO CONTAINERS MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT PTRAP AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →