SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEVERIA LA FLOR DE MAYO 2.

BEAT. 39/100

1819 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 6, 2017 · passed

Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 6
2017
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 28
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

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

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

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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 20
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, PALETAS, CHIPS, ETC.

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

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 7
2016
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH OUTPROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, PALETAS,CHIPS, ETC.

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

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 27
2016
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPER LABELING.PALETAS,CHIPS ETC.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

THE BASEMENT FLOOR IS OPEN PIPE REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE AND RECEMENT.

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

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 16
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS NEAR FURNACE ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

NOV 9
2015
FAILED
10 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 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

MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

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

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.

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

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.

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

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

FEB 18
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL BOXES OF TOGO CONTAINERS MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LEAK AT PTRAP AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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