El Capitan Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2023
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Score
Across the available record, El Capitan Restaurant has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. El Capitan Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 27, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 27, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES COOKS HAMBURGERS AND STEAKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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May 11, 2022
Routine
7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES COOKS HAMBURGERS AND STEAKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ALSO ADD THE STATEMENT THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-05. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS FLYING AROUND BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND ALSO ON THE WALLS AND BATHROOM STALL IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2352589 ON 11/26/19 NOT CORRECTED: 10 - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 53 - MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. 56 - MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58 - OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WOOD FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR THE FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Dec 3, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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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 THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA,GAPS AROUND OUTLETS UNDER COUNTER IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL AT BAR AREA.CRACKED WALL OUTLET IN BAR AREA.DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. FURNACE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA
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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 EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 26, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF DOUBLE OVENS,DOOR JAMS AND CREVICES OF DOOR FRAME IN PREP AREA,CREVICE OF WOOD IN BAR AREA.ALSO.APPX.60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON WINDOW LEDGE AND SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH TOOL ROOMS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/26/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA,GAPS AROUND OUTLETS UNDER COUNTER IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL AT BAR AREA.CRACKED WALL OUTLET IN BAR AREA.DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. FURNACE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MISSING END CAPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Mar 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ALONG WALLBASE UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LIGHT AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AT THE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED COLD RUNNING WATER FAUCET AT THE BAR IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.REMOVE DIRT ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA INFRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN.
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May 20, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE MOP SINK AND AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR BANQUET AREA.
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May 10, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE MOP SINK AND AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR BANQUET AREA.THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS IS NOT WORKING AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN IS SLOW DRAINING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING THE ONES IN THE SECOND FLOOR BANQUET BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 19, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINING
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Apr 11, 2012
Routine
10 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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST ALSO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND BAR AREA
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLERS, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL IN BASEMENT AREA, UNDER FIRST FLOOR URINAL, STRONG URINE SMELL ON WALL
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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 PLUMBING LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NEEDS THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALL REPAIR ALL SLOW DRAINING SINK KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS, MUST ALSO REPAIR VENTILATION AT EXHAUST FAN IN BOTH BATHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES, BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
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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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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 75 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, STORAGE BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, AND DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, SINK BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN DRAINING, SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Capitan Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Capitan Restaurant on file is from Apr 27, 2023. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Capitan Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Capitan Restaurant.
Has El Capitan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Capitan Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Capitan 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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