El Encanto Restaurant

10429 1/2 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 23, 2013

Score

Low Risk

El Encanto Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2012. El Encanto Restaurant was last inspected on May 23, 2013. 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 Encanto Restaurant dates to May 23, 2013.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 23, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED,(IE RICE,CHICKEN,STEAK,ETC)ALSO NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR FOOD SANITATION CLASS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND 5-HOLES IN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.STORAGE IN DISH AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.

Jun 20, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 7, 2012

License

7 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS LACK OF ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION FOR BUSINESS OPERATION/MENU.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COOLER.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT PROTECTED AT STEAMTABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT COUNTER.MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDS.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: REAR BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM SIDE-1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES.MISSING FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK. NOT ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE AT SINK.MUST INSTALL FAUCET.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: NO LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL.ALSO CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

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

Inspector notes: OBSEVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT BASEMENT,CLUTTER,ETC.MUST CLEAN REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.PROPERLY STORE STORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Encanto Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Encanto Restaurant on file is from May 23, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has El Encanto Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Encanto Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Encanto Restaurant 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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