JUN 6
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PALETERIA EL POTRILLO.
EAT. 93/100
8548 S COMMERCIAL AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 6, 2018 · passed
Passed all 9 inspections (1 with conditions).
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
22
none critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND WATER LEAKING FROM THE COLD FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET KNOB.
MAY 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREMIES,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS
MAY 202016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561447 DATE 7-21-15 (45)MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER BEHIND FRONT PREP TABLE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
SEE VIOLATION #29
JUL 212015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE REAR EALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TONCLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUUIPMENT
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT UPON NEXT INSPECTION
MAY 272014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE WALK IN FREEZER (IN THE REAR) AND THE REACH IN FREEZER (IN THE FRONT) WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
FOUND TOILET DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PROPER PPM OF SOLUTION) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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MAY 32013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 3
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKY AT 3-COMP BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST REPAIR.
JUN 282012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 28
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
AUG 52011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.OBSERVED CUT FRUIT PRE-PACKAGED, AND SOME CHIPS ALL OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH OUT LABELS INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING NAME, ADDRESS,PHONE # ITEM NAME,ETC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SYRUP PUMPS FROMT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NOZZEL LEAKING AT FACUET ABOVE THE ICECREAM MACHINE TOP HOPPER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
JUN 222010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER/DIVIDER TO SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND SINK FROM 3-COMP. SINK IN FRONT AND MIDDLE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPIAR DAMAGED/HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF PREP REACH-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN VENTS IN HALLWAY AND SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDER MIDDLE HANDWASHING SINK.
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