4 Suyos

2727 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2015
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, 4 Suyos has five inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent visit was on Sep 29, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at 4 Suyos since Sep 29, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so 4 Suyos trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspection History
Sep 29, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT AND REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FAN INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DINING AREA ON THE WEST SIDE OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 23, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES IN BASEMENT CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF WALL AND FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND 5 POUNDS OF CLAMS IN BASEMENT FREEZER. FACILITY HAS NO SHELLFISH TAGS FOR SAID CLAMS. TAGGED CLAMS, VALUED AT $40, HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE CLAMS UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS ON PREMISES FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TIN FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES IN BASEMENT CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF WALL AND FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 18, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, NO CITATION ISSUED PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, TO COVER THE ENTIRE DOOR
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET TO REACH-IN COOLER DOOR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE BROKEN KNOB AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 4 Suyos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 4 Suyos on file is from Sep 29, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 4 Suyos?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 4 Suyos.

Has 4 Suyos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 4 Suyos have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 4 Suyos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.