RINCONCITO CUBANO REST.
3238 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
7 of 12 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 222017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TINT FOIL ON TOP OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON CEILING PIPES ABOVE HOOD AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KIKTCHEN FOOD AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS ON A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 42016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ASSORTED ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 272015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH LITTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
AUG 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 40 POUNDS OF CHICKEN (VALUED AT $60) AT 49.8F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LIGHTS IN KITCHEN MISSING END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 62013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON UPPER SHELVINGS AND IN BETWEEN THE CHEST FREEZER,ICE MACHINE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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JUL 312013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
--OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA HOVERING AROUND RIPED PLANTAIN BOX.ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS BENEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR IDENTIFYING ALL THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES. THE FRONT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IS RIPPED.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM UNUSED GRILL AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MOP UP AND KEEP FLOORS DRY ALONG PIPING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
LIGHT BULBS OVER THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED.
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE DUSTS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON UPPER SHELVINGS AND IN BETWEEN THE CHEST FREEZER,ICE MACHINE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 302013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. 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.
--OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA HOVERING AROUND RIPED PLANTAIN BOX.ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS BENEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR IDENTIFYING ALL THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES. THE FRONT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IS RIPPED.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM UNUSED GRILL AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MOP UP AND KEEP FLOORS DRY ALONG PIPING NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
LIGHT BULBS OVER THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED.
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE DUSTS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON UPPER SHELVINGS AND IN BETWEEN THE CHEST FREEZER,ICE MACHINE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 82012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #1214436
APR 262012FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, BACKING UP INTO TO OTHER SINKS, SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK RODDED AND GREASE TRAP CLEANED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABELED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, WOOD SHELVING, WOOD COUNTER LEGS, ETC., ANY TYPE OF WOOD SURFACES MUST BE REPAINTED, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING REAR KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA, ESP. BY STOVE AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACES REAR KITCHEN AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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 BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE SPACE FOR WANTED ITEMS, AND DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS, TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER
MAY 22011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS BENEATH REAR DRY STOIRAGE SHELVINGS,IN SIDE CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK FOR PROPER WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS/SHELVINGS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE WALL MEET FLOOR BENEATH REAR FOOD PREP TABLE.
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 CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FRONT COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAIN LINE MUST BE PROPERLY DRAINING INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
JUL 272010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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. MUST REMOVE KNIVES AND SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN WALLS IN KITCHEN,AND STORE PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EDGES AND GAS PIPE LINE FIXTURE ON HOOD DRIPPING OIL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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