El Chivito Jaliciense
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2015
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Score
El Chivito Jaliciense has been inspected eight times since 2011. On Aug 18, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. El Chivito Jaliciense's record stops at Aug 18, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting El Chivito Jaliciense on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Aug 18, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR PAINT WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE COUNTER THAT IS ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BREAD MAKING GRILL AND PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNUSED FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FLOUR SPILLAGE LOCATED BY THE BREAD GRILL. 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: OBSERVED CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STOCK OF DRINKS AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Jun 3, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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 IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY/PROTECTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Jul 30, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN SHELVING IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE SHELVING IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS HAVE GAPS IN THE PLYWOOD AROUND THE KITCHEN AREA, SEAL UP THE GAPS AND OPENINGS SO IT IS EASY TO MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXHAUST HOOD ARE GREASY; AND THE REACH IN HOT LINE PREP COOLER INTERIOR ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT FLOORS ARE WET IN PATCHES AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE DEBRIS INSIDE, CLEAN OUT THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS USED IN THE READY TO EAT AREA NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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May 25, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME CHIPPED PAINT AT WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK; REMOVE AND SEAL SMALL HOLE ABOVE CHIPPED AREA. RECOMMENDED METAL PANEL AS INSTALLED AROUND THE SINK TO AVOID FURTHER CHIPPING. SEAL HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT ABOVE FUSE BOX.
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Oct 18, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
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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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO MICROWAVE,ON FLOOR UNDER STEAM TABLE,ALSO MORE THAN 30 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS IN BASEMENTS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/13/11.(SERIOUS 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: 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.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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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 REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLER.MUST PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD AT SNEEZE GUARD.MUST REPAIR TORN SEATS IN DINING 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 CLEAN ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLE,DEFROST FREEZER.
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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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN TOILET ROOM.
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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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Chivito Jaliciense last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Chivito Jaliciense on file is from Aug 18, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Chivito Jaliciense?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Chivito Jaliciense.
Has El Chivito Jaliciense's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Chivito Jaliciense have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Chivito Jaliciense means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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