SANTOS FRIJOLES.

Chicago Health Dept

4393 N ELSTON AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

2 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 19

2025

PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED GAP BELOW EXTERIOR DOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA GREATER THAN 1/4" ABOVE THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR OR INSTALL ADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP TO ELIMINATE GAP AND PREVENT ACCESS FOR INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION: MAIN PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK P-TRAP LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CENTRAL BASIN DRAIN PLUG IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MENTIONED PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND FRONT PREP COFFEE MACHINE NEAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE THE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 5

2025

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COMBINATION DRAWER/LINE COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 61.2F AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COMBINATION DRAWER/LINE COOLER TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP BELOW EXTERIOR DOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA GREATER THAN 1/4" ABOVE THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR DOOR OR INSTALL ADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP TO ELIMINATE GAP AND PREVENT ACCESS FOR INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING FIXTURES TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION: MAIN PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK P-TRAP LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. WAREWASHING AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CENTRAL BASIN DRAIN PLUG IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MENTIONED PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AVAILABLE FOR USE ON-PREMISES AT TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE-PROVIDED COMMERCIAL REFUSE REMOVAL SERVICE AGREEMENT ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERCIAL REFUSE REMOVAL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE AND ON-PREMISES AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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