El Conde
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2020
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Score
El Conde appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2013. On Oct 8, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at El Conde is from Oct 8, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2020
License
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD AND SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELF. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Sep 12, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH VIOLATION#58, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT 2222609 DATED9/20/2018, AND CORRECT BY DATE DEC. 20, 2018. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#60
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Sep 20, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED BEANS, BEEF, PORK, ETC. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A) NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B1) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN USES. INSTD TO STORE IN SANIZITING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS WITH RUSTY SURFACES. RAW WOOD SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PILES OF WOOD, ETC) AT EXTERIOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 LARGE FLAT TOP GRILL NOT UNDER COOKING HOOD/VENTILATION SYSTEM. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILLS, FRYERS) MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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May 12, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINE NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING FAN BLADES DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY. OBSERVED RICE AND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND DOOR HANDLES, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROPER WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.
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Jun 11, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT, NOT CLEAN, CLOGGED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SITE. 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES, 0VER 50 ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUD 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING SHELVING AND RUBBER DOOR GASKETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LARGE POTS AND PANS ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST POT/PAN. FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT, NOT CLEAN, CLOGGED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS MISSING. PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
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Jun 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST/REPLACE STORAGE SHELVES.ALSO SEAL THE RAW WOOD IN THE DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR TILES CRACKED/MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STOCK ON THE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA BEANS, AND SIDE STORAGE AREA POTATOES, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 8, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Conde last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Conde on file is from Oct 8, 2020. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Conde?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Conde.
Has El Conde's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Conde have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Conde 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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