5411 Empanadas

175 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2020

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at 5411 Empanadas, the earliest from 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 25, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at 5411 Empanadas since Aug 25, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History

Aug 25, 2020

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS (EMPANADAS) FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 20 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. (COS)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

May 18, 2018

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 7- LBS OF SMALL CONTAINER CUPS OF HOT TOMATO SALSA HOT SAUCE ON COUNTER,AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF, 59.8F,54.5F,ETC. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD- APPROX COST $ 45.00 CDI. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES ON THE GORUND OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE UNIT AND ELEVATE BOXES 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Dec 1, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.

Jun 29, 2015

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5411 Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 5411 Empanadas on file is from Aug 25, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has 5411 Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 5411 Empanadas have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 5411 Empanadas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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