Atardecer Acapulqueno
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2020
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Score
Going back to 2017, Atardecer Acapulqueno has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Atardecer Acapulqueno's record stops at Dec 3, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Atardecer Acapulqueno is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE A LITTLE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN WITHOUT COVERING INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHORIZO 112 DEGREE F) AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING IS 135 DEGREE F AND ABOVE. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD PRODUCT. APPROX 2 LBS FOOD AND $15 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, COOKED BEEF TONGUE, DICED TOMATOES) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR ANIMAL BASED RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED THAT A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ANIMAL BASED RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE RIM OF THE JUICER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEESECAKE AND FLAN IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT RESTAURANT AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED--------OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF CINNAMON AND PUMPKIN SEEDS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, IT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE DEPOSITS--------OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WITH DIRT, DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2018
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF A TAGGED WALK IN COOLER FROM 6/20/18 WITH DATES RANGING FROM 6/21/18-6/26/18 SUCH AS 26 GALLONS RED SALSA 54.5F-59.0F,55 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 45.6F-46.1F,7LBS COOKED DICED POTATOES 44.1F,10LBS COOKED CACTUS 44.1F,210LBS. RAW STEAK 49.3F-50.0F,6LBS. GREEN SALSA 44.4F,30LBS. RAW BEEF 45.0F-46.0F,22LBS.CHOPPED RAW CHICKEN 44.6F-44.7F,26LBS. RAW SLICED CHICKEN BREAST 44.2F-45.7F,5LBS RAW SHRIMP 44.2F,20LBS RAW MARINATED STEAK 45.9F-46.2F,15LBS. RAW THAI CHICKEN 44.6F-45.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 361 LBS.,55 DOZEN.26 GALLONS.$1,440.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2181727 6/20/18 NOT CORRECTED #19-STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN AND APPX."1-1/12" GAP ON LID ON THE SIDE .MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH MACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2018
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 61.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED MASHED BEANS 99.5F,4LBS. SLICED COOKED POTATOES 67.3F,13LBS. CHIRIZO 58.3F,1.5LBS. PICO DE GALLO 59.2F,3LBS. CUT TOMATOES 69.1F,3LBS. COOKED BEANS 80.6F,2LBS. MEXICAN FLOWER 102.9F,2LBS. CACTUS 54.7F-56.7F,1LB.SALSA VERDE 56.7F,5LBS DICED COOKED POTATOES 53.1F,1LB. SLICED TOMATOES,60.5 DOZEN SHELLED RAW EGGS 54.3F-55.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.40.5LBS. 60.5 DOZEN.$170.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER.OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON PUT DIRTY DISHES INTO DISH MACHINE AND THEN REMOVED THE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH MACHINE WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON WITH OUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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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 AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND REAR DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.ALSO APPX.5-7 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/20/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN AND APPX."1-1/12" GAP ON LID ON THE SIDE .MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH MACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHROOM NOT FULLY INSTALLED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOILET AND SINK IN NEED OF INSTALLATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: ALL HANDSINKS IN NEED OF SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MUST INSTALL
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING INSTALLED MUST CORRECT.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PROCESS OF BEING INSTALLED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REMOVAL CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Atardecer Acapulqueno last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Atardecer Acapulqueno on file is from Dec 3, 2020. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Atardecer Acapulqueno?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Atardecer Acapulqueno.
Has Atardecer Acapulqueno's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Atardecer Acapulqueno have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Atardecer Acapulqueno 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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