SEP 6
2017
PASS · 0 violations
NEVERIA LA FLOR DE MAYO 2.
Chicago Health Dept
1819 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
8 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Sep 2017.
Last inspected Sep 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
36
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 28
2017
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
PASS 2 violations
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.
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
FAIL 3 violations
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.
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.
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
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.
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
PASS 5 violations
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.
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.
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NOV 9
2015
FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
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
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
FEB 18
2015
PASS 2 violations
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.
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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