OCT 30
2012
PASS · 0 violations
RESTAURANT VENENO DE NAYARIT.
Chicago Health Dept
1024 N ASHLAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2012.
11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2012.
Last inspected Oct 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
50
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 25
2012
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments:Also found low hot water pressure at the exposed handsink at front service area.
OCT 18
2012
FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED FISH AT 77.3F INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER LOCATION BASEMENT.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR SAID FOOD. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found food establishment not insect/rodent proofed. Found open hole on upper rear exit door approximately 2 1/2 " mode of entry for pests.Serious violation 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,all raw wooden surfaces throghout the premises must be sealed using a non-toxic finish.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Wash, rinse and sanitize the interiors of the coolers in the basement food prep area.Top and bottoms and attached equipments require a detail cleaning including interiors,sides of hot cooking equipments in kitchen.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL HOLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS,REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls and ceilings along the food prep areas require a detail cleaning to remove food splashed debris.Also, seal all noticeable openings and walls behind food dry storage shelving located in the basement must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREAS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Employee Toilet room door must be self closing.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Repair water leak at drain pipe at 1 comp sink,missing backflow prevention device at the mop sink area.Also found low hot water pressure at the exposed handsink at front service area.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND REPAIR FAUCET AT THE 1 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY LINEN BUCKETS STORED ON FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles must be removed from basement dry storage areas.
AUG 16
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
--PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Wash, rinse and sanitize the interiors of the coolers in the basement food prep area.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL HOLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS,REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND REPAIR FAUCET AT THE 1 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY LINEN BUCKETS STORED ON FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: Unnecessary articles must be removed from basement dry storage areas.
AUG 1
2012
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE DURING THIS INSPECTION DISPENSING "0" PPM.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX ATT.A.LOPEZ FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 ONCE REAPIRED. ATTENTION A.LOPEZ FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP,KITCHEN ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOORS.ENSURE THAT SAID DOORS ARE SECURED FOR NO PEST ENTRY.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Wash, rinse and sanitize the interiors of the coolers in the basement food prep area.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL HOLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS,REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND REPAIR FAUCET AT THE 1 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN ALSO VENTILATION COVERS,HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY LINEN BUCKETS STORED ON FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles must be removed from basement dry storage areas.
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MAR 16
2012
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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,FILTERS,EQUIPMENT COOKING HAS SOME GREASE BUILD-UP.DEFROST,CLEAN THE REACH-IN-FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HAS ICE BUILD-UP.
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 THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS,IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUIL-UP.
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. SOME REACH-IN-COOLER HAVE NO THERMOMETERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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. FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF BOXES,CLUTTER BY THE DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
AUG 23
2011
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 15
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
* 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 FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, WITH ACTUAL CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
JUL 25
2011
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 18
2011
FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER NOT READING AT PROPER TEMP, COOLER READING 50'F, COOLER TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USED UNTIL REPAIR, MUST FAX A LETTER INTO OFFICE ONCE REPAIRED, AND COOLER READING 40'F AND BELOW, FAX NUMBER 312746-4240, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A)
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. OBSERVED COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN COOLER NOT READING AT PROPER TEMPERATURE, 4LBS OF FISH, AT $50, AND SHRIMPS, 5LBS, AT $100 OF RETAIL COST, PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005 (A)
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING, NO CHLORINE SOLUTION GOING INTO DISH MACHINE, CONTAINER COMPLETELY EMPTY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES TO TEST DISH WATER DAILY CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030
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. OBSERVED 5 FLIES AND 10 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, LANDING ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND BACK DOOR WIDE OPEN WITH NO SCREEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DOOR AND PROVIDE A SCREEN TO BACK DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL REAR FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA
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. BOTH MEN/WOMEN WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING, MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT DOORS
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BASEMENT PREP AREA
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. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, AND REMOVE STRONG SMELLY ODORS
DEC 10
2010
PASS 4 violations
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. 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED GASKETS.
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. OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BY STAND UP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR/MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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. BOTH MENS/WOMENS WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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. FRONT COUNTER HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER VALVE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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