YSABEL'S FILIPINO CUISINE.
4908 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
15 of 17 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 62025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
FRONT COUNTER HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAME OF EMPLOYEE ON PREMISES.
AUG 282024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
FEB 212023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT.
JUL 222021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WIRINGS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
DEC 172020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.
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SEP 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 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. -
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (RICE,ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP SINK NEXT TO DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED AND MAINTAIN WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. -
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED COOLER STORED IN THE REAR AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS IN STORAGE CLOSET AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
APR 252018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
MAR 92017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS TRAYS,FOOD CONTAINERS,POT,PANS,UNDER THE PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE PREP SINK. DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE IN THE KITCHEN CLOSE TO THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD ,DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 162016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Found leak on faucet of 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.
No food handler certificates on site. Instructed all food handling employees must have food handler certification.
OCT 22015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER TOWEL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
NOV 42014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD 24 HOURS.
NO USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.
APR 242014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
AUG 52013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER.
NOV 302012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in cooler, must date and label food items in cooler.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
MAR 162011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACED; DIRTY FLOOR ON CORNERS OF PREP AREA ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;DIRTY FLOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT MUST BE PROVIDED ON THE 2ND FLR REAR STORAGE AREA
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED INSIDE COOLERS
JAN 82010FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Door of storage closet not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Floor not maintained in storage closet-raw wood. Instructd to seal or apply non-toxic sealant to floor.
Wall not maintained under front counter and several openings noted thru out. Instructed to seal wall under counter and to seal all openings. Coving not provided in several areas on first and second floor. Instructed to install coving.
Light not provided in storage closet. Instructed to install light inside room. Plumblers puddy inside 3 comp and 1 comp sink around drain. Instructed to remove toxic chemical. Must install shield between 3comp and 1 comp sinks in the prep area to prevent any contamination.
Unnecessary articles stored on second floor. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher off floor on second floor and storage closet.
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