Caldero Incorporated
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2016
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Score
Caldero Incorporated has been inspected three times since 2015. On Jun 16, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at Caldero Incorporated is from Jun 16, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jun 16, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF TWO COMPARTMENT REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE PANINI MACHINE.NEED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE UNDER THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER BY THE SHELF AT NORTH SITE OF THE KITKEN.NEED TO PROVIDE WITH END CAPS.BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD,REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN NEED OF REMOVAL. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN,IN BASEMENT AREA.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE .
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 94.5F TO 95F.PRODUCT STORED AT STEAM TABLE.INFORMED EMPLOYEE FOOD MUST BE REHEATED AT 165F PRIOR TO PUT AT STEAM TABLE AND HOLD FOOD AT 140F AND ABOVE.STEAM TABLE IS A HOT HOLD UNIT NOT A REHEATING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 15. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED. NAPKINS(NO PAPER TOWELS ON PREMISES) AND SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINK UPON MY REQUEST. 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 CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED:PORK RICE,BEANS ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,SERVED AND STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-6-15,REPORT #1454056 #37-MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION. WASHROOM IS BY THE KITCHEN/STORAGE AND DISHROOM SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF TWO COMPARTMENT REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE PANINI MACHINE.NEED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE UNDER THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER BY THE SHELF AT NORTH SITE OF THE KITKEN.NEED TO PROVIDE WITH END CAPS.BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD,REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN NEED OF REMOVAL. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN,IN BASEMENT AREA.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jul 6, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DUST. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON COKE MACHINE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN NEED OF REMOVAL. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caldero Incorporated last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caldero Incorporated on file is from Jun 16, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caldero Incorporated?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caldero Incorporated.
Has Caldero Incorporated's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Caldero Incorporated have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Caldero Incorporated 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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