El Jardin Mexican & American Food
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2019
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Score
EL JARDIN MEXICAN & AMERICAN FOOD, located at 303 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 9, 2019. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations, including issues related to management knowledge, vomit/diarrheal event procedures, and handwashing facilities. Across eleven previous inspections, the establishment has predominantly received low-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Mar 20, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2017
Routine
16 minor violations.
45
Oct 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 28, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 13, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 6, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 14, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 15, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Oct 9, 2019 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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