El Arco De Palmar

3021 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 13 inspections at El Arco De Palmar, the earliest from 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 20, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that El Arco De Palmar's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 20, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 20, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED TCS FOODS IN COOLER (BEANS,RICE,CHICKEN ETC) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD 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 DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. - -
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Mar 9, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. INTERIOR PLASTIC TUBE OF THE ICE MAKER WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH DRIED BROWN/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MANAGER PASSED THE SANITATION EXAM LAST JUNE 28,2017. INSTRUCTED TO CALL THE PLACE WHERE SHE TOOK THE EXAM AND ASK WHAT HAPPENED TO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ALL CONTAINERS WITH COOKED READY TO EAT,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL ALSO.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 16, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.--------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Mar 9, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1966071 ISSUED ON 10-16-2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 - ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE DRY STORAGE SHELF MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN. #32 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND PROVIDE MISSING HANDLE TO TOP DOOR OF PREP LINE COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #33 - THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDE OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. #34 - THE FLOOR IS DIRTY BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.-------NOTED KNIVES STORED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.--------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 6, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK TACOS, RICE,BEANS, ETC.) ARE 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: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE DRY STORAGE SHELF MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND PROVIDE MISSING HANDLE TO TOP DOOR OF PREP LINE COOLER 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 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDE OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR IS DIRTY BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Apr 24, 2015
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 AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE, AND RESTRICT STORING KNIVES BETWEEN WALL AND PIPES, INSTRUCTED TI INVEST IN A KNIFE RACK,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE, AND MISSING HANDLES TO TOP AREA DOOR OF PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FURNACE AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
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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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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER.
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Apr 28, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 24, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. OBSERVED SEWAGE/WASTE WATER BACK FLOW FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN THAT APPROXIMATELY 4 FOOT IN FRONT OF SINK. WATER-BROWN, WITH BLACK GRITTY MATERIAL, AND FOOD COMING UP WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE LICENSED PLUMBER TO REPAIR AND PREVENT INADEQUAE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE MATERIAL FREEZER STORAGE BAGS.
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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 UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXHAUST DUCT, WALK-IN-COOLER FAN COVERS, STOVE, OVEN, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, NTERIOR ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASE AND IN STORAGE ROOMS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING NOT MAINTAINED THORUGHT-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AND/OR REPAINT SURFACE. VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTIALTION COVERS IN DINING, PREP AND TOILET ROOMS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE LEAKING UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FURNACE AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Mar 5, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACH, FOUND 5 LIVE ADULT COCKROACHES BEHIND A SMALL ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 MORE LIVE ADULT COCKROACHES INSIDE SAME COOLER ON THE UPPER AREA OF INSIDE DOOR GASKET, AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE COOLER. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARE AND SERVED. (PRAPARING/SERVING, SPANISH FOODS, BEANS, RICE, MEATS, ETC AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATE FOR MIRIAM GARCIA, BUT PERSON NOT ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION/COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1215028, DATE 5-21-12 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS #32,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.------------MUST REMOVE PLASTIC LINER ON TOP OF STORAGE METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #33, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, GRILL), CONDENSER FAN COVER AND METAL RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME RUST BUILD-UP OR REPLACE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. #34,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REAR STORAGE, AND FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM. #38, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.-----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET. #41, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS/STOCKS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS OF STORAGE REACH IN COOLER AT REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. ALSO MUST SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES AND CABINETS AT FRONT SERVING AREA. AND RE-CAULK AREA AROUND EXPOSED SINK AT KITCHE/PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE AND 3PART SINK AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORED CLEANING TOWELS INSIDE AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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May 21, 2012
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.------------MUST REMOVE PLASTIC LINER ON TOP OF STORAGE METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, GRILL), CONDENSER FAN COVER AND METAL RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME RUST BUILD-UP OR REPLACE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REAR STORAGE, AND FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED REPAINT DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.-----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS/STOCKS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Arco De Palmar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Arco De Palmar on file is from Jun 20, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Arco De Palmar?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Arco De Palmar.

Has El Arco De Palmar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Arco De Palmar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Arco De Palmar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.