RESTAURANT SANTIAGO.

Name: Restaurant Santiago
Address: 3139-3141 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, IL, 60634

Chicago Health Dept

3139-3141 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2017.

Last inspected Jul 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 21

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

JUL 12

2017

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

AUG 12

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 25

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 30

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 14

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, under storage shelving need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2012

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM (DINING AREA).

Critical Pest Activity

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 12

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light not provided inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair light fixture.

JUL 1

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

JUN 28

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Critical Food Temperature

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

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. FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED

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. ICE BIN MUST BE COVERED, PROVIDE LID

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. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED/MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE; SHELVES FOR INGREDIENTS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

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. CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPAINTED

Minor Facility Condition

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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