El Dragon

3331 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 8, 2012

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. El Dragon was last inspected on Mar 8, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at El Dragon is from Mar 8, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; El Dragon is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 8, 2012

Reinspection

3 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 A COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BEVERAGE PREP ARE (ITEM ORDERED).

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. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING OF BASEMENT WHERE OBSERVED AND REPAIR WALL OF MENS WASHROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE WALLS CRACKED.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CONTINUE REMOVING UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM OUTSIDE YARD AREA UNDER PORCH.

Mar 6, 2012

Task Force Liquor 1475

5 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. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (MSDS, COPY OF STATE OF IL LICENSE, MAP AND INVOICES) FOR THIS LOCATION. OWNER STATES HE WILL USE SMITHEREEN.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

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. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR, COOLERS, FURNACE ROOM.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

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. REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM OUTSIDE YARD AREA UNDER PORCH.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Dragon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Dragon on file is from Mar 8, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Dragon?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Dragon.

Has El Dragon's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Dragon have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Dragon 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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