Chicago
29
BEAT

Neveria LA Flor De Mayo

4146 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
29/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
9
3 passed
Last Inspected
2021-10-06
Pass Rate
33%
3 failures
Score
29/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2021-10-06)
Failed 3 inspections (2021, 2016, 2015)
Sanitation issues found across 19 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 19×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2021-10-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN

2021-09-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON 1ST FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND FREEZERS AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-39-020(A) PRIORI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN

2020-02-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURES/KIT FOR CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, BUT IS MISSING A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOTOVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FRONT COUNTER, AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER SANITIZER AND STORE IN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDLE ON THE FRONT AND REAR HAND SINK LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION#60

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON REPORT #2261780 DATE 2/8/2019 CORRECT BY DATE 5/8/2019. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

2019-02-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy or kit on site. Must provide written procedure and corresponding equipment for the clean up of all vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed prepped, TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods without labels in prep coolers. Must properly label all prepped, TCS foods with discard date, no more than 7 days from the prep date. Must maintain same.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide metal stem thermometer to accurately measure internal food temperatures. Priority foundation violation.

minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Observed utensils stored in room temperature, standing water near the nacho cheese station. Instructed In-use utensils may be safely stored in the food with handle up, or in hot water maintained at 135F or above during intermittent use because microb...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Observed food improperly stored in plastic (single use) yogurt containers, or in grocery bags. Must properly store all prepped, TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods in restaurant/food grade containers. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Observed dirty/rusty shelving inside 2 door upright cooler in front prep area. Must paint, seal or remove dirt and rush from shelves to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Observed small amount of clean liquid water in basement area. Instructed must not have standing water in any area of facility. Must keep all floors clean and dry at all times. Must maintain same.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

2017-09-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 6X50LBS= 300LBS, OF SWEETENED CONDENSED WHOLE MILK. THE LABEL CLEARLY STATES KEEP REFRIGERATED, STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN REAR STORAGE AREA , PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IS 71.4*F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE/ DISPOSE OF 300 LBS OF PRODUCT VA...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REAR FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS,IE. BAGGIES/ZIP LOC.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUSTY FLOOR VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

2016-07-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2016-06-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS YOGURT AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COO...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 55.5F, HOT DOGS AT 55.3F, EGGS AT 53.6F, AND YOGURT AT 57.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 80# OF FOOD WORTH $350. C...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT, FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS, ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE I...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEAT AND CUT FRUIT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR PARTS OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

RESTROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2015-02-27 Pass License Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

GAPS NOTED AT BASE OF WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE 4 INCH COVING

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW DEVICE NOTED AT ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

2015-02-17 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

critical Pest Activity

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

FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME.

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET DOES NOT EXTEND TO EACH COMPARTMENT OF SINK. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND ALSO ON RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND PAINT ALL RAW WOOD AND RUSTY SURFACES SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

GAPS NOTED AT BASE OF WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE 4 INCH COVING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW DEVICE NOTED AT ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. NO AIR GAP NOTED AT ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE DIRECTLY IN FLOOR DRAIN. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER AIR GAP.

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