RESTAURANT EL MOGOTE.
4959 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 , CITATION ISSUED. INFORMED ON 2/8/2019 ESS REPORT #2261775
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT /PROCEDURE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE KIT/PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
FEB 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (RICE,CHEESES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOODS MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU IN THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR WALL MOUNTED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 52018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED A PLUMBER, NAMED DANILO FROM DANILO'S PLUMBING CO. TEL NO 773-512-2190. DURING INSPECTION. PLUMBER ARRIVED AND WAS ABLE TO FIXED THE PROBLEM. 3 COMPT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2102448 DATED 10/24/18. #36-Observed missing light shield on light fixture at rear dry storage room. Instructed to provide light shield on light fixture or shatter-proof light bulbs and maintain. #38-Observed 1 sink stopper missing at the dishwashing 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate sink stoppers at the dishwashing 3 comp sink. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD -UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF THE DEEP FRYER AND IN THE FRONT OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES,MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS AND REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER.
OCT 242017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Floors are dirty in the rear dry storage room.Instructed to clean floors in detail and maintain.
Observed missing light shield on light fixture at rear dry storage room.Instructed to provide light shield on light fixture or shatter-proof light bulbs and maintain.
Observed 1 sink stopper missing at the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to provide and maintain adequate sink stoppers at the dishwashing 3 comp sink.
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JAN 262017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AT THE COOKLINE 2 DOOR COOLER AND 1 STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 182017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1936216 DATED:09/08/2016. 38 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. 12/08/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 1/25/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AT THE COOKLINE 2 DOOR COOLER AND 1 STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE LIGHT BULBS KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 222016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE ONE DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE LARGE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN IT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
MAY 212015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,
INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
LIGHT TOO DIM REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
OCT 162014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN OR HAVE WINDOW OPEN DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
FEB 42014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Exhaust hood and filters and exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
APR 42013PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE A 2PART SINK AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET-UP OF 3PART SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
PREP FOOD INSIDE STORAGE REACH IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER AT REAR OF PREP AREA.
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CHEST FREEZERS.
FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM/CLOSET AND UNDER 2PART SINK, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES.
GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
SEP 252012FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PRPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SUCH AS TACOS, TAMALES,BEEF SOUP ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE EHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-012. MANAGER RIGOBERTO ROSAS ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:00PM WHILE I"M STILL TYPING THE REPORT.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521307 DATED 3/24/11. #32 MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS. #42-ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-42-090.
FAN GUARD OF ONE OF THE (4 ) 2 DOOR COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ON TOP OF THE GRILL. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 242011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED A TRAY WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON TOP OF SINK. ALSO NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOORS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAPS, AND CHEST FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
AUG 182010FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #277897 DATED 8.2.10. INSTALL DRAINBOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
8.MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #277897 DATED 02.10. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE AND OUT INCLUDING CONNECTED PIPES TO REMOVE ACCUMULLATED DUST AND GREASE.
8.MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #277897 DATED 02.10. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 22010FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PLACE PAPER TOWEL RACK CLOSER TO HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL A KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER STORAGE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE AND OUT INCLUDING CONNECTED PIPES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. HAVE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED TO REMOVE DEPOSITS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN FRONT NEAR TV AND REAR AROUND PIPE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN SCREEN LEFT OF STAND UP COOLER IN REAR AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PAINT ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE A SPACE FOR PROPER STORAGE OF CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE A PLACE TO STORE CLOTHING, SHOES, PURSES ETC AWAY FROM FOOD.
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