El Basurero Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2022
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Score
Going back to 2019, El Basurero Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. El Basurero Restaurant's record stops at Mar 11, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 11 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Basurero Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 9, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2552419 3/2/2022 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES SUCH AS ALONG WALL BASE AND ON BRICK WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET,ON FLOOR NEAR SLIDING REAR DOOR IN DINING AREA,ON LEDGE OF AND ON FLOOR BEHIND DJ BOOTH,ON FLOOR BEHIND GRILL,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR BEHIND BEVERAGE TABLE,ON FLOOR NEXT TO 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/9/2022.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PATIO AND FRONT DOOR AND IN RIGHT CORNER OF HOT WATER /FURNANCE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.13(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLAY BOWLS USED FOR FOOD WITHOUT LABEL STATING LEAD FREE.DISCONTINUE USAGE OR PROVIDE LABEL FOR PRODUCT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND LID OF GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR ENTRY TO REAR PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WALLS AND PIPES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING AND WALL BASES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CRACK OF WOOD SHELVING UNIT AND BEHIND PIPE ALONG WALL OVER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO,APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE,BEVERAGE AREA UNDER TABLE,HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS FOR (RAW OYSTERS)BEING KEPT ON SITE AND PROVIDE A DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 5-204.11: NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE PREP COOLER LOCATED, HAND PACKED ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED/HANDLED AND DRINKS ASSEMBLED/SALSA. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM PIPES AND PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK/FURNANCE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND OPENINGS AROUND WOOD SHELF NEAR 1- COMP SINK AND OPENINGS AROUND CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WALLS AND PIPES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOORING AND WALL BASES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING IN BEVERAGE/SALSA PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PATIO AND FRONT DOOR AND IN RIGHT CORNER OF HOT WATER /FURNANCE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLAY BOWLS USED FOR FOOD WITHOUT LABEL STATING LEAD FREE.DISCONTINUE USAGE OR PROVIDE LABEL FOR PRODUCT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
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Jun 23, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11: NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE PREP COOLER LOCATED, HAND PACKED ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED/HANDLED AND DRINKS ASSEMBLED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: WALL COVING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 10, 2021
Complaint
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE PREP COOLER LOCATED, HAND PACKED ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED/HANDLED AND DRINKS ASSEMBLED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: MISSING DATE ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTD TO RECORD SUCH DATE ON TAG AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 30 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES FLYING THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. 4 LIVE ROACHES NOTED NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES/ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL RECEIPT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO BARRIER NOTED INBETWEEN REAR PREP AREA (CEVICHE AND ICE CREAM SCOOPED, DRINKS PREPARED) AND CUSTOMERS (MENS) TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACES NOTED AROUND WINDOW FRAMES AND SILLS. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE A NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INBETWEEN FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL COVING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-402.12(B) 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 24, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AND A KIT BUT ITS MISSING A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER WHEN HE SELLS THE LAST OYSTER THEY HAVE MARK THAT DATE ON THE TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION#58 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT#2253084 DATED 1/24/2019, CORRECT BY DATE 4/22/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MEAT THERMOMETER(50*F-550*F), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER THAT GOES FROM 0*F-220*F,SO YOU CAN TAKE COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOS STORAGE CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE RUSTY COOLER(2 DOOR REAR), OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED A TIRE WRAPPED AROUND THE LADIES TOILET ROOM SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVE IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Jan 24, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
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Jan 22, 2019
License
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written policy. Priority foundation violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Facility will be serving shellfish, such as mussels, oysters, etc. Must provide consumer advisory statement on menu, (with asterisks) reminders for each menu items it applies to. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed faucet on 3 compartment sink does not reach left or right basin. Faucet only positioned to reach middle basin. Must provide a faucet that can reach all 3 basins of 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical test kit on site. Must provide chemical test kit to accurately determine concentration of sanitizer used. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: backflow prevention device not located on utility sink. Must provide.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of allergen training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Basurero Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Basurero Restaurant on file is from Mar 11, 2022. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Basurero Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at El Basurero Restaurant.
Has El Basurero Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Basurero Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Basurero 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.
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