El Huarache De Maria
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2019
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Score
El Huarache De Maria has been inspected 13 times since 2013. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that El Huarache De Maria's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 18, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting El Huarache De Maria on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A FOOTNOTE ON THE MENU STATING THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED" AND THE REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN BOTH.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Nov 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 56.7F, COOKED BEANS AT 81.1F, AND TAMALES AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $55. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A FOOTNOTE ON THE MENU STATING THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED" AND THE REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN BOTH.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 7, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CEILING FANS,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP YABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND CHAINS LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS AND HOLES IN WALL ,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS , HOOD AND WALLS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 47.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1.5LBS. PORK 45.3F,2LBS. COOKED RICE 53.3F,5LBS. COOKED STEAK 48.5F,3LBS. COOKED PORK 46.4F,2.5 LBS. CHIROZO 45.1F,1LB. COOKED CACTUS 45.4F,.5LB. COOKED MUSHROOMS 46.7F,10LBS. RAW STEAK 56.6F,.5LB. CUT LETTUCE 45.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.26 LBS. $201.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT,UNDER SMALL TABLE TOP APPLIANCES,INSIDE OF CABINET AT FRONT HAND SINK,ON FLOOR BEHIND THE SAME,REAR HALL WAY STAIR CASE.ALSO ,APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN GARBAGE CAN,IN & AROUND A BUCKET OF WATER NEAR MOP SINK,CRAWLING INSIDE OF BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER.APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND INSIDE ADJACENT DOOR TO LANDLORDS SPACE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/27/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ONSHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CEILING FANS,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS,DINING AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,LOWER WALL BEHIND DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND CHAINS LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS AND HOLES IN WALL ,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA,FILTERS , HOOD AND WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Oct 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR OVER COOKING HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING AREA.
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Apr 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #45 FROM REPORT 1465102 DATE 9/4/2015. FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE, MUST PROVIDE. CORRECT BY DATE 12/4/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK MASA SOLD IN GROCERY BAG NOT APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REARSLICER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FLAT GRILL/DRIP TRAY, OVENS AND STOVE TOP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BOTH RESTROOMS, 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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, AND FANS THRU-OUT.
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Sep 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND WITH SMALL HOLES. WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SEALED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 26, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILLS USED AND UNUSED,GRILL TABLES,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,WHEEL BASES,MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD AND FILTERS AT SAME.MUST CAULK WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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May 12, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE FOODS FROM CARRY OUT BAGS AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR COOLER, RUSTY LOWER SURFACES OF 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON MICROWAVE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MICROWAVE,SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE & IN ALL COOLERS,BLENDER,MEAT SLICER,FRYER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & RAW WOOD WALLBASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND TOILET IN MEN'S & MISSING WALLBASES IN WOMEN'S.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING UNIT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER & REFRIGERATOR
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Apr 28, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE FOODS FROM CARRY OUT BAGS AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR COOLER, RUSTY LOWER SURFACES OF 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON MICROWAVE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MICROWAVE,SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE & IN ALL COOLERS,BLENDER,MEAT SLICER,FRYER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & RAW WOOD WALLBASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND TOILET IN MEN'S & MISSING WALLBASES IN WOMEN'S.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING UNIT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER & REFRIGERATOR
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Apr 16, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL I RETURN TO CHECK.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS COOKED MUSHROOMS 48.7F,COOKED CHIROZO 46.2F,RICE 45.1F,COOKED CHICKEN 50.2F,COOKED CACTUS 44.9F,COOKED BEANS 44.8F-45.5F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.APPX.10LBS. $25.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN & OUT OF OPENING IN LOWER WALL NEXT TO MOPSINK .ALSO MORE THAN 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,IN BETWEEN COOLER & CABINET,UNDER TABLE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.FRONT & REAR OUTER & BACK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/16/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS TAMALES,RICE,BEANS,CHIROZO,ETC.MUST PROVIDE & POST A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE & BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME. (SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE FOODS FROM CARRY OUT BAGS AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR COOLER, RUSTY LOWER SURFACES OF 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON MICROWAVE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MICROWAVE,SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE & IN ALL COOLERS,BLENDER,MEAT SLICER,FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & RAW WOOD WALLBASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND TOILET IN MEN'S & MISSING WALLBASES IN WOMEN'S.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER & REFRIGERATOR.
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May 3, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 30, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE NUMBER OF REFRIGERATION, ONE COOLER ON SITE NOT MAINTAINING TEMP 40'F, AND BELOW, COOLER READING 55'F, MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING COOLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Huarache De Maria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Huarache De Maria on file is from Nov 18, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Huarache De Maria?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at El Huarache De Maria.
Has El Huarache De Maria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Huarache De Maria have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Huarache De Maria 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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