Don Juan
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2020
70
Score
Don Juan has been inspected 16 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2020. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Don Juan is from Feb 10, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 11 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NO CORRECTED FROM 3/18/2019 SEE REPORT#2279581 THEY ARE VIOLATION#51 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE. VIOLATION#58 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUSLY INFORMED ON 3/18/2019 SEE REPORT #2279561
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO COFFEE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED 3/18/2019 SEE REPORT#2279561
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL VENTILATION IN MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Mar 18, 2019
Complaint
6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW OYSTERS WITHOUT SHELL STOCK TAG INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. A SHELLSTOCK CERTIFICATION TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. TAGS MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. (MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID RAW OYSTERS - TOTAL VALUE $80.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL ADJACENT TO COFFEE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR MOP CLOSET. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HANDSINK INCLUDING INSIDE WASHROOM.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS MUST BE IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD (EG FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC.)
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER) WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Jun 5, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed black deep grooves in cutting board on prep. Must replace or make smooth and easily cleanable.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed floor in kitchen prep area in poor repair (missing/cracked tiles). Must repair and maintain. Observed excess food debris buildup on the floor near the fryer area. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain floors.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excess food debris buildup on the fryer and wall next to fryer AND between the grill and oven area and on the pipe under the broiler. Observed rusty shelves in the prep area between coolers. Must remove rust and provide a smooth and easily cleanable, non porous surface. Ceiling tiles in dining area near bar have water damage; must replace.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed broken light bulbs in kitchen and basement. Must replace.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed faucet of three compartment sink has leak at the base of the faucet head. Must repair and maintain
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78
May 29, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed the two prep coolers closest to the side exit door unable to hold a temperature of 40F or less. The coolers were tagged and held for inspection. Facility instructed not to use until repairs are made and CDPH is contacted for tag removal. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: The following cold foods were found to be above 40F in the two prep coolers nearest to the side exit door: Carne Asada 45.5F, cut tomatoes 43F, chicken 47.8F, Feta cheese 52.9F, goat cheese 47.3F, cut peppers 58.6F, shrimp 42.8, garlic in oil suspension 46.5F, cut onions 58.7F, fish 48.2F. The foods have a total weight of 5# and a total estimated value of $100. Facility corrected during inspection by voluntarily discarding the items. Critical violation# 7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: The sanitizing solution (chlorine) for the dish machine is sanitizing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Must provide 100ppm sanitizing level for dish machine. Facility corrected during inspection. Serious violation# 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed black deep grooves in cutting board on prep. Must replace or make smooth and easily cleanable.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed floor in kitchen prep area in poor repair (missing/cracked tiles). Must repair and maintain. Observed excess food debris buildup on the floor near the fryer area. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain floors.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excess food debris buildup on the fryer and wall next to fryer AND between the grill and oven area and on the pipe under the broiler. Observed rusty shelves in the prep area between coolers. Must remove rust and provide a smooth and easily cleanable, non porous surface. Ceiling tiles in dining area near bar have water damage; must replace.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed broken light bulbs in kitchen and basement. Must replace.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed faucet of three compartment sink has leak at the base of the faucet head. Must repair and maintain.
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67
Nov 27, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the two prep top coolers near the cooking line. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the top of the grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floors and floor drains under the three compartment sink and dish machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Feb 2, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to label and maintain all prepared food items out of original packaging.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on refrigeration units throughout the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the exterior of the basement grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed grease and dirt accumulated on the top of the salamanders in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on floors in various areas: around basement grease trap, around the chip storage area, and along wall bases in kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet neck of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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74
Jun 20, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR
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Jun 8, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HAND. NOTED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING AND WRAPPING BURRITO WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, FOOD HANDLER MUST WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR AND PARTY ROOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.---------NOTED WHITE POWDERY CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE IN PREP/COOKING AREA SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 05-18-2015 INSPECTION REPORT# 1538110. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 - FOODS NOT COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. #34 - FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE INCLUDING INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND BUS AREA.
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70
May 18, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: SHELLFISH TAGS NOT IN PLACE. OBSERVED 50 LBS OF OYSTERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN STORAGE BIN THATS DOESNT HAVE SHELLFISH TAG IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED THAT OYSTER TAG MUST STAY IN PLACE UNTIL ALL OYSTERS FROM HARVEST UNTILD SOLD. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-30-005(B-2). 50 LBS, VALUE $200
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUN AND HOLDERS IN BAR, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE AHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE, REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS, AND CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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70
Oct 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE TOP RIGHT EDGE OF THE EXTERIOR WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO SEAL OPENING SO AS TO HAVE SURFACE BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AT THE 1ST ROOM AND AT THE FARTHEST ROOM. FOUND WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR. MAUST MAINTAIN DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE 1-COMP SINK ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR LEAKY WATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CAUSING WATER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FIRST ROOM OF THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FARTHEST ROOM IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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86
Mar 26, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT END CAPS MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UPPER PORTION LEAKING BETWEEN MIDDLE AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENTS (WATER ON TOP OF DIVIDER). MUST SEAL/REPAIR SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR DISHWASHER/FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 19, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44.2F TO 50.2F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER: REFRIED BEANS-50.2F,CHICKEN 44.4F, GROUND BEEF 47.1F AND RICE 44.2F. TEMPERATURE OF COOLER WAS APPROPRIATE (40.1F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 19IBS WORTH $68.00. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MONITOR FOOD ITEMS DUTING STORAGE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A YELLOWISH, GREYISH, SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INNER LINING OF LOWER AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING UNTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MAINTENANCE ARRIVED ON SITE FOR MAINTENANCE BY END OF INSPECTION (ABOUT 1:15PM) CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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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: NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR CONSULTATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BY COOKING STOVE AND MANTAIN FREE OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND RUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING STOVE, ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY PREP AREA....ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKS ON FLOOR BY THE COOKING STOVE. ---MUST DETAIL CLAEN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A CRACK BETWEEN SEEMS ON WALL AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR..... ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED TILES AT THE DINING AREA NAD WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY THE PREP AREA.
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67
Jan 5, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil in kitchen and wrap silverware on tables to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda nozzle holder in bar not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor drain in basement not covered. Instructed to provide floor drain cover.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all worn ceiling tile.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in bar beverage cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
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78
Aug 20, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTIOM
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTIOM
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78
Aug 13, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER -2 DOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.5F,NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;TAGGED COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX THE COOLER,MUST FAX A LETTER TO CDPH 3120746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED,40F OR BELOW
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,THE FOODS WERE:CHOPPED TOMATOES 51.9,SHREDDED CHEESE 46.5F,SOUR CREAM 46.1F,GUACAMOLE 46.3F,AND FOUND COOKED RICE AT 120.0F ON TOP OF STOVE, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOOD;INSTRUCTED COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140F OR ABOVE
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND ICE MACHINE DIRTY,WITH SLIME AT THE INTERIOR TOP WALL TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;ALSO ATTACHED TUBING MUST BE CLEAN,TAGGED ICE MACHINE,MUST KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND NO HOT WATER PRESSURE IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM HANDSINK,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 08-20-10 TO PROVIDE HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM HANDSINK;INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE IN THE WASHROOMS
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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. MUST PROVIDE COVER /LID ON 3 ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA; MUST INSTALL A DIVIDER TO SEPARATE THE CLEAN ICE FROM THE HOSE OR PIPING IN THE ICE BIN LOCATED AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE BAR; MUST KEEP CLEAN GUN HOLDER IN THE BAR AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STAINED AND DIRTY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. MUST RE-FINISH, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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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. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED; HOLE IN WALL IN MEN'S WASHROON (BEHIND PICTURE). MUST REPAIR WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SCREEN MISSING ON WINDOW, USED FOR VENTILATION, IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SCREEN.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. A SEPARATE DINING/PARTY AREA AT THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN MUST HAVE A SEPARATE ENTRANCE DOOR ,KITCHEN/PREP AREA MUST NOT BE USED TO ACCESS THE PARTY ROOM
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Juan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Juan on file is from Feb 10, 2020. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Juan?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Don Juan.
Has Don Juan's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Don Juan have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Don Juan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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