RESTAURANT BUEN GUSTO.

Name: Restaurant Buen Gusto
Address: 1636 W HOWARD ST, Chicago, IL, 60626

Chicago Health Dept

1636 W HOWARD ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2013.

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2013.

Last inspected Aug 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 27

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLEAN UTENSILS FROM ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASY UTENSILS STORED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZE, AND PROPERLY STORED AWAY FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

AUG 15

2013

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-18-2012, REPORT #519344 #21- NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED.(REFRIED BEANS,RICE,CHICKEN TAMALES ETC.).INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS,AND KEPT LETTER OF REGISTRATION ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a) H000076649-16 STILL TODAY NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING HANDLED. CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 3:15PM AFTER EMPLOYEE CALLED HIM.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE TO SANITATION CLASS CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090

Critical Pest Activity

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

MICE DROPPINGS (OVER TWENTY)ON PREMISES REAR STORAGE /PREP AREA:ALONG THE EAST WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE, AND SOUTH WEST CORNER OF THE PREMISES.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT / INSECT PROOFED,A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1"AT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED: A LAYER OF SOLID GREASE ON TOP THE CONTAINER LID,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION #14,CDI

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLEAN UTENSILS FROM ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASY UTENSILS STORED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZE, AND PROPERLY STORED AWAY FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

JAN 18

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED.(REFRIED BEANS,RICE,CHICKEN TAMALES ETC.).INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS,AND KEPT LETTER OF REGISTRATION ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a) H000076649-16

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. REPAIR BROKEN SCREEN AT SCREEN REAR DOOR OR REMOVE IT.

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 INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, BUILD-UP GREASE.CLEAN UNDER THE PREP COUNTER,DEBRIS BUILD-UP

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDING UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

AUG 22

2011

PASS 8 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. MUST REPLACE BADLY WORNEN OUT CUTTING BOARDS ON SHELF,AND RESURFACE THE ONE ON TOP OF CHEF PREP COOLER WITH STAINS AND CUTS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK,AND ON TOILET BOWL ,BASE TOP AND LID COVER, ALSO DRY FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE LID.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE BY HOT WATER TANK AREA, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING ON WINDOW BASE WALL ,AND DAMAGED CAULKING ON MOP SINK WALL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR DISLOCATED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND CLEAN UNUSED DEEPFRYER AT REAR STORAGE AND CLEAN GREASE DRIPPED FROM IT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVEDOWNER'S WIFE HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE HANDLING FOOD,AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 3

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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NOV 24

2010

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #428232 DATED 10.28.10.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #428232 DATED 10.28.10.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #428232 DATED 10.28.10.

NOV 15

2010

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN 1 COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING, WATER IS BACKING UP IN NEXT 2 COMPARTMENTS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. SEAL GAP ABOVE REAR DOOR.

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. REPAIR FLOOR OF 3 DOOR COOLER AND DAMAGED INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR AND SEAL BASEBOARD LEFT OF HOODVENT AND UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL GAPS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE PREP AREA. PROVIDE SHIELDING LIGHTING FOR SAME. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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. MOVE STOVE UNDER HOODVENT TO ENSURE PROPER VENTILATION. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. INSTALL DEVICE OR REMOVE THREADS TO PREVENT HOSE USE. REPAIR DAMAGED INTERIOR OF THE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LEAVES AND PAPER ETC FROM OUTSIDE REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 28

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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