Don Guacamole's Restaurant — Don Guacamole's Retaurant
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2013
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Going back to 2011, Don Guacamole's Restaurant — Don Guacamole's Retaurant has five inspections in the public record. Don Guacamole's Restaurant — Don Guacamole's Retaurant was last inspected on Aug 23, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Don Guacamole's Restaurant — Don Guacamole's Retaurant's record stops at Aug 23, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Don Guacamole's Restaurant — Don Guacamole's Retaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 23, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE STOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 15, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHENN FOOD PREP AREAS AND ON WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING , AND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.ALSO,THE FRONT DOOR TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROX.1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH UPDATED COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE AND A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENNT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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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 CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADVISED MANAGER THAT A BARRIER SUCH AS A SWINGING DOOR IS NEEDED AT OPEN SECTION FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER, REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE STOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE STOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BASEBOARD IN THE WASHROOM WHERE IT IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 12, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED BEEF AT 46.4-53.4F, SOUR CREAM AT 49.1F, AND TAMALES AT 54.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED A BAG OF BREADCRUMBS STORED IN THE HANDSINK. MANAGER REMOVED THE BAG OF BREADCRUMBS AND WAS INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-040.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEE HANDSINKS WITHOUT SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WAS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS, THE REAR HANDSINK WAS WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDSINK WAS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 159.8F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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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 CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER, REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE STOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE STOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BASEBOARD IN THE WASHROOM WHERE IT IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR IS MISSING A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Oct 13, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 5, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,NEED TO RODENT /INSECT PROOF THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS,NOT ONLY THE BOTTOM ALSO THE SIDE OF DOORS.IF REAR DOOR WILL BE OPENED, THE SCREEN DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED(SCREEN BROKEN)AND ENCLOSED TO FRAME DOOR.SEROIUS VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FRONT AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO VIOLATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE CHIPPED ICE SCOOP.MUST KEY FOR THE CHEST FREEZER THAT IS STORED IN PUBLIC VIEW.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PROVIDE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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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 SEAL ALL WALL AND CEILIN TILES,ALSO AROUND THE WASH BOWL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Guacamole's Restaurant — Don Guacamole's Retaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Guacamole's Restaurant — Don Guacamole's Retaurant on file is from Aug 23, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Guacamole's Restaurant — Don Guacamole's Retaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Don Guacamole's Restaurant — Don Guacamole's Retaurant.
Has Don Guacamole's Restaurant — Don Guacamole's Retaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Don Guacamole's Restaurant — Don Guacamole's Retaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Don Guacamole's Restaurant — Don Guacamole's Retaurant 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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