El Metro
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2020
100
Score
El Metro appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2014. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 8, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
El Metro's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 17, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE AND SERVICE SIK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGH SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HANDWASHING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 17, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORS DIRTY IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. MUST ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED: NO DRAIN PLUGS ONSITE, FACILITY IS USING PAPER TOWELS TO CLOG UP THE SINK TO ALLOW THE FILLING UP THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SANITARY DRAIN PLUGS TO FILL THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES WAS ABLE TO PURCHASED AND PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN PLUGS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINED A STICKER WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION, HOWEVER THE STICKER WAS MISSING THE DATE. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS WITH A DATE OF PREPARATION AND DISCARD DATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE 1-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3-REACH-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING LATCH/DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS RUSTY,AND POROUS NOT ABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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May 12, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIEWS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-29-16,REPORT #1763893 #22-NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. TODAY(5-12-16) STILL NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION#14
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 4-29-16,REPORT #1763893 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS,(BOARD WAS HANGED ABOVE THE ATM MACHINE DIRECTLY FROM WASH ROOM),INSTEAD WAS DISPLAYED INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-25-16,REPORT#1454133. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS RUSTY,AND POROUS NOT ABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER VALVE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY LEAKING,WATER ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Apr 29, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WERE ICE IS MADE.BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES AT ICE BIN FROM PANELS WITH BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE THE UNIT BY CLEANING AND SANITIZING UNIT. FOUND COOKED FOOD(CHOPPED PORK WITH VEGETABLE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF HALF UNCOVERED.SHELVES NOT PROPER INSTALLED ON RACK,NOT ABLE TO STORE FOOD ON TOP THE MENTIONED SHELF,MUST RE-INSTALL SHELVES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-25-15,REPORT #1459434 #33- INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #38-LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TODAY A WRAPPED DIRTY CLOTH AROUND THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED TODAY(4-29-16) SERRIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS,MUST BE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS SPILLAGE AT EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,GREASE TRAP,PIPES,SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS RUSTY,AND POROUS NOT ABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 8, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Aug 25, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Metro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Metro on file is from Jan 8, 2020. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Metro?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Metro.
Has El Metro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Metro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Metro 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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