JUL 21
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RESTAURANT SANTIAGO.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
3139-3141 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 21, 2017 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.------------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---------MUST CLEAN AND SEAL HOLE INSIDE MEN'S HAND SINK CABINET (BANQUET ROOM).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
JUL 122017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2017
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1932047 ISSUED ON 06-02-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.------------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---------MUST CLEAN AND SEAL HOLE INSIDE MEN'S HAND SINK CABINET (BANQUET ROOM).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
JUN 22016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
AUG 122015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.----------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN SERVICE STATION (BY DINING AREA).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT UPPER PANEL WITH LIME BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED FAUCET WITH AN ATTACHED HOSE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR FAUCET OR REMOVE THE SAID HOSE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 252014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be replaced/repaired. Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be replaced/repaired.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage rooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Floors under dish machine area, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had peeling paint, plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shield in display cooler, shall be provided, 2nd display cooler light shield was missing end cap, shall provide end caps to light shields.
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JAN 302014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2014
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL LARGE BULK CONTAINERS ON STORAGE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BIN MUST BE COVERED, PROVIDE LID. REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP COOLER,WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. REMOVE WORNED OUT CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STORING SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER GREASE BUILD-UP ETC.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE,FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL. REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR COVING ALONG WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. ALSO,FLOORS NEED A DETAILED CLEANING BENEATH THE SEATING BOOTHS CUSTOMERS DINING ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS ON CORNER CEILING AT REAR DRY STORING AREA NEAR THE BOTTLED WATER,REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES AT CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. ALSO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS WHERE NOTED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER. REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BAR AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BROKEN PIECES OF UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STORED IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
JUN 142013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, reach in cooler had missing door handle, shall be provided.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, under storage shelving need cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and bathrooms, shall be replaced/repaired. ceiling/walls in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area, dining areas not clean, need detailed cleaning. missing light shields in kitchen prep area, walk in freezer, and display cooler, shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
faucet of 3 compartment sink in bar area leaking at neck of faucet, shall be repaired/replaced, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
JUL 162012PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2012
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM (DINING AREA).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
APR 122011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert multi utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Storage shelves inside coolers not maintained. Instructed to remove rust and reseal with a non-toxic sealant.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in storage rooms and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall behind sink in men's toilet room not sealed. Instructed to repair wall and reseal opening.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light not provided inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair light fixture.
JUL 12010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
JUN 282010PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 52.1F ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,COOLER NOT ABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW;INSTRUCTED TO CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX COOLER,TAGGED COOLER NOT TO BE USED,MUST CALL CDPH MR TURKALY 312-746-8093 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED TO 40F OR BELOW
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTANTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,SOUR CREAM 1 LB AT 50.9F,SLICED TOMATOES,1LB AT 50.7F,GRATED CHEESE 1 LB AT 49.2F,COOKED SPANISH RICE 2LBS AT 52.1F,MANAGER DISCARDED ALL THE FOODS;INSTRUCTED COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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. FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED
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. ICE BIN MUST BE COVERED, PROVIDE LID
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. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED/MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE; SHELVES FOR INGREDIENTS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
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. CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPAINTED
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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