Barbacoa El Perico
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2012
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Score
Across the available record, Barbacoa El Perico has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 29, 2012. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Barbacoa El Perico is from Mar 29, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Barbacoa El Perico on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Mar 29, 2012
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 3/13/12 (170177) NOT CORRECTED. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA (15), (3) NOTED BEHIND FREEZER. MGR IMMEDIATELY REMOVED DROPPINGS. RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDED 3/13/12, AND PER MGR ADDITIONAL SERVICE SCHEDULED FOR LATER TODAY. PREMISES HAS INCREASED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
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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: SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, CUTTING BOARDS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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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 MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 50) BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ALONG WALLBASE AND ALSO IN STORAGE ROOM. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APRROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS, UNABLE TO LOCATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B) SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, CUTTING BOARDS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST DO SO.
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Aug 8, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 44.1F. GASKETS ALONG DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,RIGHT SIDE OF COOLER DOOR BROKEN WHICH KEEPS THE DOOR FROM CLOSING COMPLETELY. COOLER LOSING TEMPERATURE. COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION/TAGGED. MUST NOT USE . MUST USE ANOTHER COOLER THAT MAINTAINS 40F OR LESS FOR STORING FOODS. CDI- CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND LARGE POT OF BLACK BEANS IN COOLER AT 48.8F,(20LBS)COOKED POTATO-(1-LBS)AT 44.5F,GABANZO BEANS IN POT-(10LBS) AT 47.9F,COOKED STEAK 48.9F,BEEF TRIPE (2LBS)AT 49F,COOKED RICE-(2LBS) AT 44.5F.ALL FOOD WAS DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER AT COST OF APPROX $50.00. MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. OR PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL/DATE NAME OF FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED DISHES,POTS UTENSILS ON BASEMENT SHELVES.
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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.MUSTSEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.ONE OF THE TOILETS IN WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING,MUST REPAIR. ALSO REPAIRLEAKY PIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED BOWL BEHIND COUNTER.
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Apr 15, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/NAME OF FOODS WITH DATE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN COOLERS,FREEZER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE UNUSED DISHES,UTENSILS,POTS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT/INVERT.
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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 SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. ONE OF THE TOILETS IN WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING,MUST REPAIR. ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND COUNTER.
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Oct 6, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR 0F GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CHIPPED WALL AND RE-PAINT SAME OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM. FINISH CLEANING WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA OR REPLACE LIGHT BULBS WITH BULBS THAT ARE SHATTER RESISTANT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE-ATTACH SPLASH GUARD TO MOP SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NEXT TO WASHBOWL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barbacoa El Perico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barbacoa El Perico on file is from Mar 29, 2012. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barbacoa El Perico?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Barbacoa El Perico.
Has Barbacoa El Perico's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Barbacoa El Perico 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 Barbacoa El Perico 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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