APR 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PEREZ RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
1163 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 11, 2016 · passed with conditions
6 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 192015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
APR 142015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT.
MAR 272015FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2015
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FAN GUARD IN COCA COLA REACH-IN COOLER.
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).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT.
JUN 232014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 102013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 10
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.CONTAINERS.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
SEP 122012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THE REAR COOLER THERMOMETER IS BROKEN, REPLACE THE THERMOMETER.
AUG 242011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
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. LABEL THE LARGE CONTAINERS RICE, BEANS ECT.
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.
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.
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 112011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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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