De Colores
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2017
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at De Colores stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at De Colores is from Feb 10, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; De Colores is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.
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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.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES GOING INTO THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Dec 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED BEANS 190.7F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537252 ON 4-23-15 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST BE PROVIDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND CABINETS IN BAR AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA(SLOW DRAINING).
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEANS 150.8F PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES ON EXPOSED SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER. STORE ALL STOCK, SODA DISPENSER UNITS, ETC OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDED BY 7-23-15.
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Aug 5, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and provide missing ice bin cover at bar ice bin. Missing fan guard at kitchen 1 door cooler must provide and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Remove dusts accumulations on ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms,walls behind the dry storage shelvings in the basement must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.Seal openings at ceiling same area and ceilings throughout the kitchen areas not clean,must clean and maintain remove foods splashed.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Remove cluttered conditions throughout the basement areas due to potential pest harborage.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR TOP COVER OF SAID ICE MACHINE IS MISSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVER AS REQUIRED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8040 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:D.BHATTAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and provide missing ice bin cover at bar ice bin. Missing fan guard at kitchen 1 door cooler must provide and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The following requires a detail cleaning hood/filters above cooking equipments,exterior surfaces of grease trap box beneath the 3 compartment sink,sides of cooking equipments,interior bottom compartment of deep fryer.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Remove dusts accumulations on ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms,walls behind the dry storage shelvings in the basement must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.Seal openings at ceiling same area and ceilings throughout the kitchen areas not clean,must clean and maintain remove foods splashed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Some Light bulbs in the kitchen areas are not shielded,Light bulbs must be shielded and clean light shields throughout the kitchen areas.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: No thermometer inside the walk-in-cooler,instructed to provide and maintain visible thermometers inside all refrigeration units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Remove cluttered conditions throughout the basement areas due to potential pest harborage.
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Jul 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER NEXT TO THE FRYER IN REAR PREP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR BASEMENT CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Nov 21, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED. REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND IN DINING AREA ON SECOND FLOOR.
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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. REPLACE TWO BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD FOR THAT SET OF LIGHTS.
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May 6, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWNISH-COLORED SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN ICE MACHINE-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF REAR BASEMENT DOOR.
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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. WALLS LEADING INTO BASEMENT MUST BE FINISHED AND RE-PAINTED. MUST PROVIDE WALL COVINGS(BASES) ALONG ALL WALLS IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was De Colores last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at De Colores on file is from Feb 10, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at De Colores?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at De Colores.
Has De Colores' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at De Colores have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at De Colores 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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