PEREZ RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

1163 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

10 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2016.

Last inspected Apr 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 11

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE TOOK SOAP OUT OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO PUT AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHICH IN TURN RESULTED IN NO SOAP IN THE WOMEN'S WASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWLS AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATORING. MANAGER MADE SOAP AVAILABLE AT SAID SINKS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT FANS LOCATED IN THE REAR WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOP AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 19

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

APR 14

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT.

MAR 27

2015

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGERE TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1473954 ON 6-23-14. 32-NO FAN GUARD ON COMPRESSOR UNIT AT THE REAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LOOSE GASKETS AT FRONT 2-DOOR KITCHEN PREP COOLER AND REAR 2-DOOR COOLER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. 37-WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. 38-NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MAKER-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING-MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD ON REAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN GUARD IN COCA COLA REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN REAR WASHROOMS AND ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT.

JUN 23

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NO FAN GUARD ON COMPRESSOR UNIT AT THE REAR PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.ALSO,LOOSE GASKETS AT FRONT 2 DOOR KITCHEN PREP COOLER AND REAR 2 DOOR COOLER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COCA COLA COOLER,BAR GUN AND HOUSING ATTACHED,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACK CAULK ON WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MAKER- MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING-MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 7

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed both exposed handsinks in prep area not accessible: large cardboard boxes stacked in front of exposed handsink in prep area and no soap at either exposed handsinks in prep area. Also, no soap at mens staff toilet room handsink and bar exposed handsink. Instructed to keep handsinks convenient and accessible at all times and to provide and maintain handsoap. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed aluminum foil covering external bottom panel of ice machine. Instructed to remove aluminum foil to provide easy cleanable surface.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed light bulb missing in staff mens restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain light bulbs.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed bar and prep 3 compartment sinks without 3 drain plugs. Instructed to provide 3 drain plugs for both 3 compartment sinks.

JUN 10

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON IT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. HOT WATER TANK ROOM/LAUNDRY ROOM AND BASEMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

THE NORTH LADIES ROOM DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE, INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

SEP 12

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

THE CHLORINE BASED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS NO SANITIZING RINSE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED, FAX A RE-INSPECTION REQUEST TO (312) 746-4240 OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY FOR TAG REMOVAL.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE BAR BLENDER HAS DIRTY BUILDUP ON THE LID AND BOTTOM; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

THE NORTH LADIES ROOM DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE, INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THE REAR COOLER THERMOMETER IS BROKEN, REPLACE THE THERMOMETER.

AUG 24

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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. LABEL THE LARGE CONTAINERS RICE, BEANS ECT.

Minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS.

MAY 11

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. MISSING FAN SHIELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. 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.

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