Del Borrego

3002 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2022

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Del Borrego is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Del Borrego dates to Dec 1, 2022.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up two times.

Del Borrego's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORING AT THRESH HOLD BETWEEN COOKING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER TO BE NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BLOWN BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 20, 2021

License

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO COVER FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: WALLBASE COVING MISSING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVING AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Del Borrego last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Del Borrego on file is from Dec 1, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Del Borrego?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Del Borrego.

Has Del Borrego's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Del Borrego 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 Del Borrego 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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