El Buen Gusto

3532 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at El Buen Gusto stretching back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at El Buen Gusto is from Feb 9, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

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

El Buen Gusto's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2017

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Mar 18, 2016

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND VARIOUS PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS WITH BEEF, BEANS AND COOKED RICE NOT DATED OR LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE BOTTOM DOOR GASKET AT THE 2DR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE KTICHEN AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE DEBRI AND FOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR DOORS OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE BASEMENT MOP SINK.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COOK WITH HIS IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR THE MOP SINK.

Aug 31, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2015

License

3 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: THREE REACH-IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, READING BETWEEN 43-45'F, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICE AND MAINTAIN COOLER TEMP 40'F AND BELOW, NO FOODS IN COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPLACE,

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TOO DIM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT,

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Buen Gusto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Buen Gusto on file is from Feb 9, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Buen Gusto?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Buen Gusto.

Has El Buen Gusto's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Buen Gusto have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Buen Gusto 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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