Chavez Restaurant

5239 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

Chavez Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2017. The most recent report on file is from Jul 9, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 9, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 9, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED,AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHEN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP) AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Apr 12, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS AND DATES FOR COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET AT THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE FRONT PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO TABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed to replace/repair rusty shelfs inside the 4 door cooler across from the dishwashing 3 compartment sink using a non-toxic finish and maintain.
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Jan 23, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site or valid documentation. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods (burritos,beans,rice etc) are being prepared and/or served to customers. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report#2088819 dated:09/25/2017. 30 PREPARED/COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL/DATE WHEN FOODS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. 12/25/2017 33 DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. 12/25/2017 34 FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 12/25/2017 38 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE WATER LINE FOR THE ICE MAKER AND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING,MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 12/25/2017. Instructed to correct noted violations and maintain by 1/30/2018.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed to provide food grade bags or food grade containers for proper storage of foods inside coolers and maintain. Instructed to replace/repair rusty shelfs inside the 4 door cooler across from the dishwashing 3 compartment sink using a non-toxic finish and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Detail clean and sanitize manual can opener and housing attached to work table and clean and re-organize kitchen food prep area shelfs throughout food prep areas and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed hole at corner of floor beneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to seal hole where noted and maintain.
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Sep 25, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED/COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL/DATE WHEN FOODS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE WATER LINE FOR THE ICE MAKER AND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING,MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 8, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD WALL AROUND/BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Mar 3, 2017
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHROOM HAND SINK MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: FRONT BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE (EXTERIOR) DOOR WITH BROKEN RUBBER STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.--------NOTED WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PAPER LINER AND PAINTED ON TOP OF THE LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER LINER AND REPAINT OR REPLACE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND COOLER IN DINING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chavez Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chavez Restaurant on file is from Jul 9, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chavez Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chavez Restaurant.

Has Chavez Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chavez Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chavez Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.