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Arturo Velasquez Institute

2800 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2016
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Arturo Velasquez Institute has four inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Arturo Velasquez Institute was last inspected on Feb 17, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Arturo Velasquez Institute's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 17, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Arturo Velasquez Institute is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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: OBSERVED 3 ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM MIDDLE OF SAID DOORS; LOBBY ENTRANCE DOOR, ENTRANCE DOOR BY DAY CARE AND DOC EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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95
Aug 21, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL EXCESS CRATES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
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90
Aug 18, 2015
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER UNDER COUNTER ACROSS FROM FRYER IN SERVING AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 47F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO TEST HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. FINAL RINSE MUST MAINTAIN 180F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVED 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT STORAGE ROOM NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT, UTILITY SINK AND ON ROLLING CART, 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR OFFICE ALONG WALLS BEHIND CABINETS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC. 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR COMPACTOR AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ROLLING CART IN FRONT STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL EXCESS CRATES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arturo Velasquez Institute last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arturo Velasquez Institute on file is from Feb 17, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arturo Velasquez Institute?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arturo Velasquez Institute.

Has Arturo Velasquez Institute's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arturo Velasquez Institute have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arturo Velasquez Institute means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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