Citlalin Gallery Theater

2005 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Other
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2020
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Score
High Risk

Citlalin Gallery Theater has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Mar 26, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Citlalin Gallery Theater dates to Mar 26, 2020.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly 11 violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Citlalin Gallery Theater on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2020
License
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED NO COOKING EQUIPMENT NOR REHEATING OR HOT HOLDING UNITS TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-306.11 OBSERVED NO PROTECTION OR SNEEZE GUARDS IN PLACE IN THE AREA THAT CATERED FOOD WOULD BE SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION OR SNEEZE GUARDS FOR WHERE CATERED FOOD WILL BE SERVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK (83F) AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (99F). INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES, HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES AND HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A OPEN BAIT TRAP INSIDE OF A COOLER LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND NO ENCLOSED BAIT TRAPS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY ALLOW THE PEST CONTROL TO PLACE ENCLOSED BAIT TRAPS IN THE FACILITY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS AONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR HAS A HOLE WHERE THE LOCK WAS AND IS NOT RODENT PROOFED AND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FAR LEFT BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FOOD SERVING AREA ARE UNSEALED BRINK. OBSERVED CARPET IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL FOOD PREP AREA SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS OR ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 3, 2019
License
7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, NOR LICENSED PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE, NO COMPANY FOR REMOVING WASTE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AND NO NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Citlalin Gallery Theater last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Citlalin Gallery Theater on file is from Mar 26, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Citlalin Gallery Theater?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Citlalin Gallery Theater.

Has Citlalin Gallery Theater's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Citlalin Gallery Theater have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Citlalin Gallery Theater means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.