El Centenario Sports Bar & Grill
Last inspected: May 10, 2017
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Going back to 2013, El Centenario Sports Bar & Grill has eight inspections in the public record. El Centenario Sports Bar & Grill was last inspected on May 10, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for El Centenario Sports Bar & Grill dates to May 10, 2017.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Centenario Sports Bar & Grill trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE NAME OF PRODUCT AND A DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT CLEAN DISHES ON THE OPEN DISH STORAGE SHELF TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LIGHT SHEILD CRACKED ABOVE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN, ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ONE OF THE TOILET SEATS IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR, AND INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT, DUST, AND STAINS FROM CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS. CLEAN GREASE/FUZZ BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. RE-PAINT WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER OF BAR ABOVE SINKS WHERE SURFACE IS CHIPPING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA
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Jun 28, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOTED 6-21-16 ON REPORT# 1933172 NOT CORRECTED:-19- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOUND WITH LIDS THAT ARE NOT WELL CONSTRUCTED( A GAP OBSERVED BETWEEN THE 2 LIDS AT THE CENTER RANGING FROM 1 INCH AT THE FRONT TO 4 INCHES AT THE BACK WHICH ALLOWS EASY ACCESS FOR PESTS). THE RECEPTACLE MUST BE REPLACED. -22- NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR BAR PREP AREA NOR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE. NON COMPLIANT CRITICAL 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPERLY STORED AGAINST THE WALL, MUST BE PROPERLY STORED PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR, AND INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS DIRT). CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN MEN"S WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT, DUST, AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS. SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND COLD WATER KNOB TO MOP SINK. CLEAN GREASE/FUZZ BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. RE-PAINT WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER OF BAR ABOVE SINKS WHERE SURFACE IS CHIPPING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL CONSUMABLE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINE(WATER CHAMBER, UPPER PANEL AND INTERIOR WALLS) CONTAMINATED WITH BLACK SLIME. ALL INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOUND WITH LIDS THAT ARE NOT WELL CONSTRUCTED( A GAP OBSERVED BETWEEN THE 2 LIDS AT THE CENTER RANGING FROM 1 INCH AT THE FRONT TO 4 INCHES AT THE BACK WHICH ALLOWS EASY ACCESS FOR PESTS). THE RECEPTACLE MUST BE REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR BAR PREP AREA NOR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPERLY STORED AGAINST THE WALL, MUST BE PROPERLY STORED PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR, AND INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS DIRT). CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN MEN"S WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT, DUST, AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS. SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND COLD WATER KNOB TO MOP SINK. CLEAN GREASE/FUZZ BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. RE-PAINT WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER OF BAR ABOVE SINKS WHERE SURFACE IS CHIPPING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL CONSUMABLE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA.
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Feb 10, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COVER PROVIDED FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. OBSERVED KNIVES SITTING IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SPLASHGUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM THE BIN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OR ON THE MENU.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COVER PROVIDED FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. OBSERVED KNIVES SITTING IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SPLASHGUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN AND BAR FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND PEELING, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, CLEAN AND LIGHT IN COLOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERE IS NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES, OBTAIN A METAL STEM INSTANT READ THERMOMETER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Centenario Sports Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Centenario Sports Bar & Grill on file is from May 10, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Centenario Sports Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Centenario Sports Bar & Grill.
Has El Centenario Sports Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Centenario Sports Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Centenario Sports Bar & Grill 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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