El Ancla
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2017
70
Score
Going back to 2015, El Ancla has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 23, 2017. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at El Ancla since Aug 23, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which El Ancla's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Aug 23, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND NO LABEL ON PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND LABEL/DATE ON PREPARED FOOD IN REACH IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNUSED COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT GREASE TRAP AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER. CAULK WORN OUT ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS, PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BOTH REAR & FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTERS IN STORAGE AREA LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 11, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNAPPROVED SOURCE OF OYSTER INSIDE PREP COOLER, NO SHELLFISH TAGS ON CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH CONTAINER MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER ALL THE TIMES AND TAG MUST BE SAVE FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE OYSTER. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005 (B)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND/OR NO PAPER TOWEL AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA,DISH WASH AREA, BAR, AND MEN'S REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES TO WASH HAND PROPERLY. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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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 1 INCH DOOR GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE RODENT/INSECT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING/PREPARING FOOD SUCH AS BEANS, RICE, OYSTER,ETC. INSTRUCTED TOPROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE END OF INSPECTION AT 3:45PM. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND NO LABEL ON PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND LABEL/DATE ON PREPARED FOOD IN REACH IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNUSED COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT GREASE TRAP AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER. CAULK WORN OUT ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS, PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BOTH REAR & FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTERS IN STORAGE AREA LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS, ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, DINING AREA MISSING FLOOR TILE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA AND STAINED CEILING SAME AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REPAIR, LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. UNPLEASANT ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
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Feb 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 02/9/2016, INSPECTION REPORT # 1631547, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 22 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY VIOLATED ON LAST REPORT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS WITHIN 48 HOURS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Feb 9, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AND AVAILABLE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON LAST REPORT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 03/31/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1532489, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER AT 3 EXPOSED HAND SINK (2) EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD).------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR (NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK). 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT (TOP OF STOVE AND INTERIOR AREA OF FRYERS), INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, AND SEWER GAS ODOR COMING FROM BATHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Mar 31, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER AT 3 EXPOSED HAND SINK (BEHIND BAR BETWEEN HAND SINK AND ICE MACHINE, 2 EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD).------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR (NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Ancla last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Ancla on file is from Aug 23, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Ancla?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Ancla.
Has El Ancla's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Ancla have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Ancla 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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