ROMERO'S BURGER BULL.
5736 N ELSTON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
8 of 14 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 122025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 52025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED OLD ICE MACHINE BEING USED TO STORE DRY GOODS IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2590185 DATED 2/27/2024: #38 "NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS." #58 "NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 272024PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES, CRACKS AND OPENINGS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE PREP SINK.
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 72023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND UNUSED ICE MACHINE AT KITCHEN AREAS.MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.
FOUND INOPERABLE LIGHT FIXTURE AT KITCHEN AREAS.MUST REPAIR.
JAN 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS LOCATED IN REAR SIDE OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAN.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR SIDE STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISES MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR EASY OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
PREMISES IS OPEN FOR INDOOR DINING AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD FOR DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
OBSERVED NO POSTING OF SIGNAGE FOR COVERED ENTITIES ENTRANCE AND INSIDE PREMISES.
PREMISES DID NOT HAVE SIGN POSTED ON FRONT DOOR AND INSIDE REQUIRING ALL CUSTOMERS TO WEAR MASK REGARDLESS OF THE VACCINATION STATUS.
OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA.
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MAY 262021FAILED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR BURGERS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO BOTTOM OF MENU, "**THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 42020FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Comments: INSTRUCTED TO POST REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE WALLS AND ON THE MENU FOR THE UNDERCOOKED ITEMS/FOOD BEING SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.FIRST INFORMED ON 2/26/2019 SEE REPORT#2268585
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE-FIRST INFORMED ON 2/26/2019 SEE REPORT #2268585 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
FEB 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN CLEANING MATERIALS KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO POST REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE WALLS AND ON THE MENU FOR THE UNDERCOOKED ITEMS/FOOD BEING SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINRS IN THE STORAGE AREA ON THE SHELVES MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL FOOD SUPPLIES IN THE STORAGE AREA WHICH ARE ALL STORED ON THE BARE FLOOR. ALL FOOD SUPPLIES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PYSICAL BARRIER ON THE ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA IN THE FRONT WHERE THEY MAKE SMOOTHIE/SERVE COFFEE.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
ICE CREAM FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
PREP TABLE IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN,AND WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OF THE ICE MAKER AND COFFEE MACHINE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF THE WASHROOM DOOR, NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE PEELING WALL PAPER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR TWO FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
FEB 32017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in kitchen reach in coolers, must properly date food items in reach in coolers in kitchen prep area.
Caulk around exposed hand sink in front prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Prep tables lower shelving in kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floor tiles under ice machine that were damaged/broken, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walls by prep table had food splattering not clean, need detailed cleaning, food splattering removed.
Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.
OCT 112016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ALSO DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE, AND DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; MOUNTED CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE. STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR, AND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE (NOT EXCESSIVE)BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE PREP KITCHEN AND LARGE STORAGE ROOM CONNECTED TO THE RESTAURANT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIN CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO, KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 62016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED MISSING OVERFLOW TUBE/PIPE IN ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL IN FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 12016FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR SURFACES AND TUBINGS OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WASH AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND APPROXIMATELY OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AND SOME IN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.--------MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF DOOR IN REAR STORAGE LEADING TO ANOTHER BUSINESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP/COVER OF GREASE CONTAINER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.----- INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDERNEATH PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL AROUND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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