De Colores

1626 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

DE COLORES, located at 1626 S Halsted St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 10, 2017, with a score of 86. The inspection identified three minor violations related to food and non-food contact surfaces, ice dispensing utensils, and food handler requirements. This most recent inspection aligns with the facility's historical pattern of mostly low-risk outcomes across nine scored inspections.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 23, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Aug 5, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 26, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jul 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 21, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 6, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Feb 10, 2017 Inspection
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REPLACE BROKEN LIDS AND HEAT WARPED CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS THAT CAN NO LONGER BE EASILY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD ALONG THE CEILING IN THE FRONT OF THE KITCHEN AREA.
32
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)