El Jalapeno

10641-43 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2013
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Low Risk

Across the available record, El Jalapeno has three inspections on file, the first dated 2012. El Jalapeno was last inspected on Apr 30, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that El Jalapeno's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 30, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspection History
Apr 30, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS COOLERS WORKING, AND NON WORKING. CLEAN FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY, STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRY GOODS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING NEEDS REPAIR IN REAR EMPLOYEES RESTROOM, AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES. REPAIR CEILING IN SIDE DINING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING NEED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK.
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Oct 22, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FANGUARD COVERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. CLEAN WALL BEHIND GRILL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Jun 6, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE SO THE DOORS CLOSE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Jalapeno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Jalapeno on file is from Apr 30, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Jalapeno?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Jalapeno.

Has El Jalapeno's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Jalapeno have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Jalapeno means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.