El Jardin Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 27, 2012
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Across the available record, El Jardin Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 27, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. El Jardin Cafe's record stops at Nov 27, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 27, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INTERIOR BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED MISSING FLOOR TILES AT 1ST FLOOR SERVICE BAR AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOOR UNDER 1ST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE, ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 18, 2010
Tag Removal
6 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. PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE (RUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOODS, DUST BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE BROILER UNIT, GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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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. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT.
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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. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP SYRUP. MUST REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Oct 15, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 46F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 FOR REINSPECTION OF UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED BEE AT 45.3F, SOUR CREAM AT 47.3F, CHICKEN AT 47F, COOKED RICE AT 47.1F, CHORIZO AT 48.2F, PORK AT 45.6F, CHEESE AT 47.8F, COOKED BEANS AT 43.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH AND RUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. REMOVE RUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE (RUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOODS, DUST BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE BROILER UNIT, GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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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. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT.
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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. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP SYRUP. MUST REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Jardin Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Jardin Cafe on file is from Nov 27, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Jardin Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Jardin Cafe.
Has El Jardin Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Jardin Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Jardin Cafe 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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