El Barco Restaurant
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
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El Barco Restaurant has been inspected 46 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Barco Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The high-temperature dishwashing machine did not sanitize during the final rinse. The hottest temperature on the dish surface was 142�F. The manager was instructed to provide 165 F or higher. This was a priority violation 7-38-025. The dishwasher is tagged and not allowed to be used.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: There is no hot and cold running water at the bar hand-wash sink. I instructed the manager to provide 100- 120�F water temperature at all hand wash sinks. This is a priority violation of 7-38-30 (c).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: There is no discard date on cooked food items. We found several containers of cooked beans with no discard date in the walk-in cooler that were placed there three days ago. We instructed the manager to provide a discard date on all cooked food held for more than 24 hours. This is a priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beans, fish...), instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Jul 25, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13 OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN THE FACILITY. THE MANAGER STATED THAT THE SERVICE SINK WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SERVICE SINK.
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Jul 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL ON SITE. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DUMP WASTE WATER INTO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WASTEWATER IS DISPOSED OF IN PROPER LOCATION AND NOT USING DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES. CHLORINE CONCENTRATION FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MEASURED AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE PREVIOUSLY TAGGED. TAG REMOVED WITHOUT BEING RE-INSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SOAP IS PROVIDED TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. THE MANAGER PLACED SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR AND ONLY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ( CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION).
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OYSTERS AND SHELLSTOCK TAGS DATED FOR THE LAST 30 DAYS ONLY. TAGS MUST BE KEPT ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE TAGS FOR OYSTERS ARE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN THE FACILITY. THE MANAGER STATED THAT THE SERVICE SINK WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SERVICE SINK.
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Sep 11, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2573404 DATED 3/29/2023: #58 "OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 29, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(A, D) OBSERVED 2 OF 3 PROBE THERMOMETERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 23, 2023
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY PAN FILLED WITH SILVERWARE BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OF 3 PROBE THERMOMETERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 17, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 120F. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-192F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED IN THE PREP COOLER OPPOSITE THE COOK LINE, MAINTAINING THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FISH AT 47.8F AND CEVICHE AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $400. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF WATER IN THE HI-TEMP DISHMACHINE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2522343 DATED 7/6/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPER EASTERN COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 6, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNSEALED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER. ALL FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 1, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND 90 DAY SHELLSTOCK TAGS KEPT FOR RECORD KEEPING MISSING LAST SERVED OR SOLD DATE. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2521750 ON 6/22/21: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR.A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPERATION AREAS AND FOOD DISPENSING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS ON MENU SAID ITEM IS SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE AND DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW./ PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILE FILLED WITH WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ENTRANCE OF FRONT BAR AND DISH STATION LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNSEALED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER. ALL FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 22, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 12 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER READY TO EAT SALSA, ALSO NOTED FISH STORED OVER RAW GARLIC LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED FISH PACKAGE LEAKING. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION BY SEPARATING RAW ANIMAL FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS AT 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND TO NOT USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED UNTIL NOTIFIED BY CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE TO FIX ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR, ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPERATION AREAS AND FOOD DISPENSING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DRAIN HOSE DRAINING INTO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DRAIN HOSE FROM SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND OYSTERS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAGS.SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MANAGER DISCARD OYSTERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND 90 DAY SHELLSTOCK TAGS KEPT FOR RECORD KEEPING MISSING LAST SERVED OR SOLD DATE. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ALSO NOTED PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT PANEL LOCATED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANTITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS UED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): BLACK BEANS, SALSA HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS ON MENU SAID ITEM IS SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE AND DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW/ PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 4 LIVE ROACHES UNER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND 1 LIVE ROACH INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 5-6 FLIES LOCATED IN WAREWASHING AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AND DISPENSING AREA. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND DEAD ROACH LOCATED IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND DEAD SPIDER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND DRYER INOPERABLE LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 INCH DEEP HOTEL PANS STORED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO NOTED BLACK TUBS STORED ON RACK ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. ALL PANS ARE FILLED WITH GREASE, RAW MEAT. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIBVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMILATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER, BEHIND AND THE SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREPERATION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEMENT GROUND LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH UNKNOWN LIQUID. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILE FILLED WITH WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ENTRANCE OF FRONT BAR AND DISH STATION LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNSEALED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER. ALL FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2473115 ON 1/26/21: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Jan 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS AT 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND TO NOT USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED UNTIL NOTIFIED BY CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE TO FIX ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OBSERVED PREPARED AND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, RICE, BEANS, GREEN AND RED SALSA NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOUND NO DATES AT ALL. FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS VALUE OF 120 DOLLARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE HAND DRYER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING DRYER OR DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE OVER 200PPM, INSTRUCTED NOT TO EXCEED MAXIMUM LEVELS OF 100PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: RAW SERVED OYSTERS NOT IDENTIFIED ON MENU WITH A SYMBLE TO COROLATE WITH THE FOOT NOTE AT BOTOM, INSTUCTED TO MARK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITAION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS ( CHICKEN, SALSA... ) STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKINGS, INSTRUCTED TO DATE ALL TCS FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER HELD MORE THAN A DAY. PRIOTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN THE UPPER DRAWER OF PREP COOLER ABOVE RAW FISH, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.
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67
Nov 21, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE (77 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK SHOULD BE 100 DEGREE F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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78
Apr 5, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Oct 30, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED 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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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK IN TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE CEILING MISSING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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67
Oct 9, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 44.8F, REFRIED BEANS AT 45.3F, SHRIMP AT 45.5F, SALSA AT 45.7F, CEVICHE AT 45.7, BEEF AT 44.8F, CHEESE AT 49.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 200# OF FOOD WORTH $300. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302.11 OBSERVED RAW FISH AND RAW STEAKS STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS (SALSAS) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW FOODS SO THEY WILL NOT CROSS CONTAMINATE READY-TO-EAT FOODS OR OTHER RAW FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED 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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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALSAS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATED THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED, WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK IN TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-501.110 OBSERVED THE WASH TEMPERATURE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT 126F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WASH TEMPERATURE ABOVE 150F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE CEILING MISSING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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39
Jul 10, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY(FOOD DRIPPING DOWN CONTAINER). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIRING IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REGROUT FLOORS TO PREVENT SANDING WATER IN BETWEEN TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING IN THE FRONT DINING/BAR AREA NEEDS CLEANING AND/OR REPAIRING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCETS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOWELS ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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78
Mar 13, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIRING IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REGROUT FLOORS TO PREVENT SANDING WATER IN BETWEEN TILES.
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95
Mar 1, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Observed the final rinse cycle temperature gauge not working on the high temp dishwashing machine. Instructed manager dishwashing machines shall maintain a suitable thermometers and chemical test kits. serious citation issued #7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIRING IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REGROUT FLOORS TO PREVENT SANDING WATER IN BETWEEN TILES.
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90
Aug 24, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jun 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE BAR AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A CART OF CLEAN DISHES. THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND THE BAR WERE LOCATED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS FOR DISHWASHING ONLY AND THAT THE EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AT THE HAND SINK. MANAGER MOVED THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK UPON REQUEST. THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A CART OF CLEAN DISHES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND THE MANAGER REMOVED THE CART UPON MY REQUEST. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL NOT BE OBSTRUCTED AND MUST REMAIN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE BUILDUP IS NOT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE BUT MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CURTAINS IN THE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE THE KEGS AND OTHER DRINKS AND CONDIMENTS ARE STORED BEHIND THE BAR UNDER THE BEER TAPS TO REMOVE SYRUP, LIQUID BUILDUP, AND SPLATTER-- MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE FAN VENT COVERS ON THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 17, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 8, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,FOUND COOKED OCTOPUS STORED ON SHELF STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER WITHOUT A COVER OR ANY OTHER PROTECTION .ALSO FOUND A CONTAINER WITH WATER WHICH WAS MELTED FROM DEFROSTING FISHES WATER HAD A LAYER OF WHITE MOLD,IN THE SAME CONTAINER ALSO WAS STORED BOTTLES OF FOOD LIQUID ,FRESH GREEN PEEPER,AND OTHER FOODS,FOUL ODORS.IT WAS REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST.FOOD WAS COVERED . 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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND REAR MAIN DOOR OPENED AND SCREEN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.BOTTOM DOOR HAS AND GAP OF 1/INCH AND TOP OF THE DOOR A 1/4" GAP.MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN MATERIAL NOT LESS THAN A 16 MESH TO THE INCH. ALSO DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO FRAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN ,DIRTY,POROUS GRAY DUCT TAPE ON HANDLE OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY REPLACE HANDLE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCETS WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICES,FAUCETS ARE USED TO ATTACH GARDEN HOSES WHEN IS NEEDED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA: COOKING EQUIPMENTS(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),PIPES,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON CEILING;,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,AND SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER;LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REMOVE DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE AND GRIMES BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA SPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS ,SHELVES,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS,ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.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: WALL IN THE KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO SMOKE ALSO FOOD STAINES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPLACE CEILING TILES,INCLUDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND DISH MACHINE WALL WITH GRIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEAM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 POUNDS OF LIVE OYSTERS WITOUTH SHELL FISH TAG STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH. SHELL FISH TAG MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL IS FINISHED AND THEREAFTER TAG MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.POUNDS 10,VALUE 58 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. PERSONALLY SET UP SINK: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE:100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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61
Aug 28, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
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95
Jul 20, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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95
Jan 26, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER DRAWERS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT ABD MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, FRYERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR. WATER POOLING IN BROKEN TILES AND UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR TILES TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. REVIEWED ALL INFORMATION, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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74
Aug 14, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REMOVE KNIVES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER (DUST BUILDUP).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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78
Jul 30, 2014
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DICED TOMATOES STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 56.8F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED PITCHER, CUPS AND METAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE SINK. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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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 ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REMOVE KNIVES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER (DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER DESSERT COOLER IN BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL COCKTAIL MIX OFF FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND PEPPERS IN PREP AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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58
Jan 22, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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86
Jul 19, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA
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95
Jul 11, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSATACE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE AT THE FRONT BAR MUST REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE MACHINE WILL BE TAGED ON THIS DAY MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBADE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT REACHING PROPER TEMPERATURE HIGH TEMPERATURE READING 147.0F SHOULD MAINTAIN 180.0F OR ABOVE MACHINE WILL BE TAGED ON THIS DAY MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE IS REPAIRED FAX#312 746 -4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1277773 DATE 04-01-2013 NOT CORRECTED(32)ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR STORED ICE(38)DRAINLINE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA
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78
Apr 1, 2013
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bin not provided with cover in bar area. Instructed to provide cover for stored ice. Filters missing from exhaust hood in prep area. Instructed to replace missing filters.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Deep fryer cabinet, grill,and utensils 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 not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace any missing floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in bar has peeling paint. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint celing. Exposed overhead waterline has condensation build-up and dripping. Instructed to insulate waterlines.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter-proof bulb.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline under 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Waste drainlines not installed at bar for soda dispenser holder. Intructed to install drainlines. Three compartment sink slow draining. Instructed to repair build-in sink stoppers to adequately open and drain water in each compartment.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Mar 18, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature of prep cooler at 47.0 F to 48.2 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found the following foods in cooler stated above. 10 lbs-Langostinos@ 49.4 F, 3 lbs-Shrimp@ 49.2 F-49.4 F, 2 lbs-Catfish@ 46.9 F, 10 lbs-Mahi-Mahi Fish@ 48.7 F, 1 lb-Cooked Chicken@ 49.9 F, 2 lbs-Ceviche Shrimp@ 50.0 F, 3 lbs-Ceviche Octopus@ 50.4 F, 2 lbs-Ceviche Fish@ 50.6 F, 1 lb-Octopus@ 50.9 F, 1 lb-Raw Oysters@ 49.8 F, 3 lbs-Guacamole@ 49.5 F and 1 lb-Sour Cream@ 46.0 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured foods, value $333, 40 lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bin not provided with cover in bar area. Instructed to provide cover for stored ice. Filters missing from exhaust hood in prep area. Instructed to replace missing filters.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Deep fryer cabinet, grill,and utensils 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 not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace any missing floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in bar has peeling paint. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint celing. Exposed overhead waterline has condensation build-up and dripping. Instructed to insulate waterlines.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter-proof bulb.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline under 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Waste drainlines not installed at bar for soda dispenser holder. Intructed to install drainlines. Three compartment sink slow draining. Instructed to repair build-in sink stoppers to adequately open and drain water in each compartment.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Aug 22, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Clean multi-use utensils and dishware in kitchen areas must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Detail clean,maintain hood and filters over the cooking equipments,remove dusts accumulations on the ventilation covers were noted.
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT THE FOOD PREP COOLER AT COOK LINE,INSTALL DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS SO THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Dec 9, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Dec 5, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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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. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DOWN COOKING LINE
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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. MUST STORE LARGE COOKING POT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, TO ELIMINATE SMOKING FUMES IN RESTAURANT, AND MUST REPAIR SINK STOPPER AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Sep 26, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jul 25, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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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. MUST REPAIR SINK STOPPER AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS
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Jan 5, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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86
Dec 23, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE AT REAR SERVICE COUNTER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN AREA NOT SHIELDED-MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 1, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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.SODA BAR LINE BEHIND BAR NOT CONNECTED.
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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.FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,BENEATH REAR SERVICE STATION REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Barco Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Barco Restaurant on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains 46 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Barco Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at El Barco Restaurant.
Has El Barco Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Barco Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Barco Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Barco Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Barco Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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