Bob's El Stop

947 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2016

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 16, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Bob's El Stop's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 16, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2016

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 54F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHEESE AT 50.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 1 LB CHEESE AT 50.7F, 3 LBS MAYONNAISE BASED DRESSING AT 52.9F, SLICED TOMATO AT 49.3F. ALSO NOTED 15 LBS BLANCHED (PRE-COOKED) SLICED FRIES IN COVERED PLASTIC BINS IN THE REAR AREA AT 98.9F, 60.4F AND 70.5F. ALL ABOVE FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $75.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REAR CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE. FRY SLICER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. MISSING LID HANDLE ON THE LINE COOLER, REPLACED WITH CLOTH STRING. MUST REPLACE WITH METAL/PLASTIC, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

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

Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA SYSTEM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: CRACKED/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Jan 13, 2016

License

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS LINER UNDER FRY BASKETS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALL WITH OPEN SEAM/GAP AT THE FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE NOZZLE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bob's El Stop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bob's El Stop on file is from Dec 16, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bob's El Stop?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bob's El Stop.

Has Bob's El Stop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bob's El Stop have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bob's El Stop 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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