SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RESTAURANTE BUEN SABOR.

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4911 N WESTERN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 25, 2010 · passed

1 of 3 inspections passed, 2 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
12
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
< 1 MONTH
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 25
2010
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 17
2010
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & 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 LEAKING GREASE TRAP AT 3 CO0MPARTMENT SINK.

CRITICALPest 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. FOUND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS NEXT TO METERS LEFT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED OWNER CONTACT A PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREA AND SEAL ALL POSSIBLE ACCESS HOLES.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH INSPECTION #80295 DATED 5.6.10

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #80295 DATED 5.06.10.

MAY 6
2010
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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.//FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH THE 1ST & 3RD SINK ON THE 3COMP. SINK IN KITCHEN AREA

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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.//INVERT ALL POTS,PANS,PLATES

MINORSanitation
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 STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS ON SITE/REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE STOVE

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES(REAR STORAGE AREA,PREP AREA,DINNING AREA/INSTALL BASE BOAREDS ALONE THE WALLS IN (KITCHEN AREA ,REAR STORAGE/REPAIR THE HOLE AROUND CEILING FAN IN RESTROOM

MINORSanitation
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.MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AREA

MINORFood 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.//NEED SELF-CLOSING DOOR ON RESTROOM

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//MUST IN STALL FILTERS UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE

MINORSanitation
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 REMOVE ALLUNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES

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