AUG 6
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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VISTA HERMOSA EXPRESS.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
2147 S CALIFORNIA AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 6, 2021 · passed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS NEXT TO HAND SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GASKET SEAL ON SMALL PREP COLD HOLD UNIT BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING ON SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF INSTECTS.
MAR 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHRIMP IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR BAGGIES/ZIP LOC.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 162017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 16
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE WASHROOM BETWEEN THE TOILET AND UTILITY SINK.
JUN 82017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USE A COMMON TOWEL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THEIR HANDS WHILE PREPARING GUACAMOLE. ALSO, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES RINSE THEIR HANDS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY THEM. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES FAIL TO USE SOAP AND TOWELS WHILE WASHING THEIR HANDS. ALSO, OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (TORTILLAS, STEAK) BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST USE AND FOLLOW HYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES AT ALL TIMES AND PERFORM PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1960904 ON 9/21/16 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
THE RESTROOM DOOR THAT OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE TOILET TANK COVER IS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 212016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN WASHED UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 142016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 10 LARGE FLIES AND A FEW BEES INSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL LICENSE COPY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECTS AND OBTAIN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND HAVE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN WASHED UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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