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Borniquen Restaurant

1720 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2010
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Borniquen Restaurant stretching back to 2010. On Jun 14, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Borniquen Restaurant since Jun 14, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Borniquen Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 14, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. INADEQUATE PLUMBING PRACTICE NOTED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.OBSERVED BACK UP ON 3COMP. AND EXPOSE HAND SINKS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA,WASTE WATER NOT DRAINING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR .CTIATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CITICAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON PREMISES WHILE STILL HERE
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Jan 13, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 01-08-09 REPORT#150740,#s 32,35,AND 37 NOT CORRECTED.32"MUST REMOVE FOIL LINING IN COOLERS".35"MUST MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES TA FRONT KITCHEN ABOVE CHEF REACH-IN COOLER".37"MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR BY #2 DINING AT S.E CORNER". CITATION ISSUED 7-4-090 SERIOUS
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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 REMOVE KNIVIES AND SCRAPPERS ETC AGAINST WALLS BETWEEN SINKS AT REAR KITCHEN ,AND CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR AT SAME AREA.
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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 REPAIR DAMAGED SEAT COVERS AND BADLY WORNED OUT WOODEN CHAIRS AT MAIN DINING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REACH-IN COOLER BOTTOMS AND INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AT REAR KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.PALLETS HOLDING RICE CONTAINERS NEEDS CLEANING.
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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. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND OVENS AND AT COOLERS AND FREEZER,ALSO BY HOT WATER TANK AT REAR KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANG.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES AT REAR KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Borniquen Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Borniquen Restaurant on file is from Jun 14, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Borniquen Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Borniquen Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Borniquen 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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