Buen Paladar
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2010
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Buen Paladar has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. On Aug 26, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 26, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Buen Paladar trails the local norm.
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Inspection History
Aug 26, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHEN FOODS BEING PARPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, COOLER SMALL FREEZER( DEFROST) ,COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS FRONT, REAR COOLERS.
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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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR FRONT BY 2 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES.ALSO CLEAN REAR PARTY ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT DINNING ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED TWO LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AND CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR PARTY ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buen Paladar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buen Paladar on file is from Aug 26, 2010. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buen Paladar 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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