Senor Pan Cafe
Troubled record — failed 6 of 11 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
2023-06-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (HAM, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12--OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2023-06-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (HAM, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT WAS DATED ON 2/28/2022. A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. REPORTS MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR A 12 MONTH PERIOD. PRIORITY FOUN...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUDS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (GARAGE). NO SMOKING INDOORS WITHIN 15 FT OF ESTABLISHMENT. 7-32-015. CITATION ISSUED.
2022-04-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM OR THE GARAGE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE EACH WASHROOM.
2022-03-21 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, PORK) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET AT THE FRONT CASHIER/COFFEE AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM OR THE GARAGE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE EACH WASHROOM.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2552841 ON 3/14/22 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #25 (3-603.11) OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND MULT...
2022-03-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, PORK) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND MULTIPLE RAW/UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS ARE MISSING AN ASTERISK. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A F...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA; ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE METAL STORAGE RACKS, BY THE FRYERS AND EQUIPMENT, AND ON TOP OF A TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM T...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET AT THE FRONT CASHIER/COFFEE AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM OR THE GARAGE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE EACH WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE AREA, THE FLOOR INSIDE GARAGE WASHROOM, AND THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3/3/2021 REPORT # 2492347 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #56 (6-304.11) MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE GARAGE WASHROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED ONE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT...
2021-03-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED WEST SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING AND SERVIG FOOD IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE GARAGE WASHROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2021-02-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 16 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. MANA...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISS...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE GARAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING ...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED WEST SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING AND SERVIG FOOD IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LIS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS.THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE GARAGE WASHROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2019-08-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-08-15 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GARAGE WASHROOM. THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME AND HAS BEEN TAPED OFF AND LOCKED AS OUT OF ORDER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GARAGE WASHROOM. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 51.8F, SOUP AT 49.5F, PORK AT 45.3F, CHICKEN AT 49.5F, COOKED RICE AT 45.7F, AND BLACK BEANS AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPR...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA AROUND THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS N...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REMOVE THE DEAD MICE FROM THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE AREA AND RODENT TRAP IN THE GARAGE AREA.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON THE PREMISES.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINKS WAS AT 71F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
2019-08-15 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(A) MUST REPAIR THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GARAGE WASHROOM. THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME AND HAS BEEN TAPED OFF AND LOCKED AS OUT OF ORDER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GARAGE WASHROOM. PRIORITY 7...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA AROUND THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SER...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.
2019-04-08 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE MICROWAVE WITH AREAS OF DELAMINATION ON THE INSIDE SURFACES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE CABINETS BELOW THE COFFEE STATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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