Centro
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2014
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The health department has logged 10 inspections at Centro, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Centro dates to Nov 5, 2014.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Centro trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWL ETC) ON SHELVING AT HE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DIRT ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE STORAGE BINS AT THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED STANDING WATER INSIDE SERVICE COOLER BY THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED A PINKISH DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE SPILLS AND FLOORS BEHIND BAR AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON COUNTER AROUND DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 21, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELL FISH(CLAMS AND MUSSELS) ON SERVICE COOLER BY THE COOKING STOVE AND A CONTAINER OF CLAMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED AS REQUIRED BY LAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE SHELLFISH FOR THE DURATION UNTIL THE BADGE IS EMPTY, THEN THE TAGS MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR ANOTHER 90 DAYS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY HAD EMPLOYEES DISPOSE OF 45LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $240.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 45 FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING AND WALLS OF KITCHEN ESPECIALLY BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,UTILITY SINK, AT THE DISHWASHER ROOM AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWL ETC) ON SHELVING AT HE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DIRT ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN WATER ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE FRONT BAR PREP AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLE WITH YELLOW LIQUID NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE ICE BINS AT BAR NEXT TO CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA MISSING A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASH SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND BASEMENT BREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO SHUT OFF HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Jan 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRAY BOTTLE IN BAKERY SECTION NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS USED AS A BULK-FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS. TAKE-OUT CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING TRASH RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 11, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGGS AT 44.9F, PANCAKE BATTER AT 47.1F, HAM AT 50F, FRENCH TOAST BATTER AT 47F, AND CREAM CHEESE MIXTURE AT 63F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4 GALLONS AND 6# OF FOOD WORTH $37. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR, PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASH AREA, AROUND THE BAR AND IN THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE IMPERIAL OVEN UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DISHWASH AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS, UNDER EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE HOT LINE.
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Nov 15, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. 2 SHEILDS MISSING/BROKEN MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 30, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS RUNNING AT 40F OR LOWER.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.
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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. WASTE WATER FOR PREP AREA HAND SINK BACKING UP FROM A PIPE 4 FEET AWAY ONTO KITCHEN'S FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT IS LOCATED UNDER SEWER LINE. MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER ABOVE ICE MAKER OR RELOCATE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST ELIMINATE DRAIN FLIES IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NO RUNNING WATER AT 3 COMP SINK AT 1ST FLOOR, MUST PROVIDE.
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS INTERIOR SURFACES AND DOORS RUBBER GASKETS AND SHELVES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Centro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Centro on file is from Nov 5, 2014. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Centro?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Centro.
Has Centro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Centro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Centro 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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