Chuchos on Addison
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2017
90
Score
Chuchos on Addison has been inspected nine times since 2011. Chuchos on Addison was last inspected on Aug 23, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 23, 2017, 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 equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Chuchos on Addison's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 23, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Aug 16, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1965550 DATED 9/29/16. #33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES. #34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. #41-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER WITH SYRUP STAINED AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 11/19/2015, REPORT #1588629, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT WITHOUT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Nov 19, 2015
Routine
6 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 ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HOT DOG, CHICKEN, BEEF, HAMBURGER ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PRESENT WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEBRIS ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE.
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Aug 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide missing splash guard between 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed), cooler shelving not clean, needs cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen area, and bsmt storage area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Sep 23, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under heavy equipment, rear storage areas need cleaning(detailed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Sep 5, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG TACO, BURRITO, HOT DOGS, POLISH SAUSAGE, CHILI ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER INSPECTION (2 HOURS).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED PLUMBERS PUTTY APPLIED IN BETWEEN DIVIDER (BETWEEN 2ND COMPARTMENT AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY. MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY OR REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES AND LEGS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. DO NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVINGS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE).
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Apr 28, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utesils or have indiviually wrapped.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, storage shelves, coolers and prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor in prep area and repair and reseal floor along side storage area.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling and walls not maintained on side storage area. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint walls and ceiling. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in toilet room. Instructed to replace non-working light bulb.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Running water not provided at running well for hand dipped ice cream. Instructed to provided running water.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometers not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Boxes of cups stored on floor. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher off floor.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restriant in prep area. Instructed to provide hair restraints for all food handlers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chuchos on Addison last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chuchos on Addison on file is from Aug 23, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chuchos on Addison?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chuchos on Addison.
Has Chuchos on Addison's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chuchos on Addison have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chuchos on Addison 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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