El Chivito Jalisiense

2459 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2011
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Score
Medium Risk

El Chivito Jalisiense has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2011. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. El Chivito Jalisiense's record stops at Apr 22, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 LABEL DESSERT CUPS WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGRIDENTS.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER.
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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 DEEP FRYER & ICE MACHINE.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN TOILET ROOM DOOR,GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE & FLOOR IN DINING AREA,LOOSE FRONT WINDOW CAULKING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVICE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER & FREEZER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Nov 18, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Chivito Jalisiense last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Chivito Jalisiense on file is from Apr 22, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has El Chivito Jalisiense's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Chivito Jalisiense have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Chivito Jalisiense means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.