Cafe Izalco

5306-5308 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2015, Cafe Izalco has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 27, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2017

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS & TOILETROOM , 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO PREMISES.HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED ON PREMISES AT ALL SINKS AT 2:20 P.M.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

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

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CART,FREEZER AND COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments:MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Jan 20, 2017

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: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA HAND SINKS.OWNER HAD CUSTOMER TO GO TO THE STORE TO PURCHASE PAPER TOWELS DURING THIS INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND NO RECEIPT OF SERVICE WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 12-RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF ON REAR PORCH.APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND RECOMMENDED A SERVICE ON OR AFTER 1/20/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL AND PREP TABLE,FOIL FROM TOP SHELF OF STOVE.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CART,FREEZER AND COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CAN,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT,MOPSINK BASIN

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,STORAGE AREA AND MOPSINK AREA

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET ON FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM PIPE AT MOPSINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

May 13, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS, NOT IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR BAGGIE/ZIPLOC. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM OF TABLE STORAGE SHELF.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

Jun 2, 2015

License

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND INSIDE OF FRONT COUNTER WITH RAW WOOD. MUST SEAL/PAINT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Izalco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Izalco on file is from Jan 27, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Izalco?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Izalco.

Has Cafe Izalco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Izalco have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Izalco 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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