Borinquen Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2016
90
Score
Across the available record, Borinquen Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2015. On Mar 14, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Borinquen Restaurant is from Mar 14, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Borinquen Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 14, 2016
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: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE HOOD OVER COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT IN KITCHEN. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES, AND VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVER IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENT IN LADIES'S ROOM NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIMY PINK, ORANGE AND BLACK SLIMY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO FOUND CALCIUM LIKE WHITE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF METAL OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO FOUND WHITE THICK BUILD UP ON OPENING OF DOOR OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING PREPPED (CHICKEN, PORK, RICE, ETC). CFM/OWNER ARRIVED ON SITE APPX 45 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE HOOD OVER COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT IN KITCHEN. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES, AND VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVER IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENT IN LADIES'S ROOM NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 26, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: THE 1ST FLR. AND BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINKS. THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. 1ST FLR. PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK BLOCKED BY HANGING POTS AND PANS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED TOWELS AND REMOVED PANS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS CONTACTED AND ARRIVED 50 MINUTES LATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-20-15 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#33- INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#37- MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.#36- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT PREP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED READY TO EAT DESSERT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. BASEMENT PREP COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY NOZZLES ON THE DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jan 20, 2015
License
11 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED/SEALED: HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. HOLES IN CEILING AND AROUND PIPING IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE. HOLES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE. METAL COVING ALONG WALL OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR AND UNSEALED. CRACKED/MISSING TILES ALONG THE WALL BETWEEN THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN THE LADIES WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. HOLE IN BASIN OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED COOLER ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Borinquen Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Borinquen Restaurant on file is from Mar 14, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Borinquen Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Borinquen Restaurant.
Has Borinquen Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Borinquen Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Borinquen Restaurant 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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