El Muelle

4253 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 30, 2018
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Score
High Risk

Across the available record, El Muelle has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 30, 2018. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. The most recent inspection at El Muelle is from Aug 30, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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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
Aug 30, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO FOOD DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR REQUIRED MENU ITEMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11(A) NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, CEVICHE, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11(A) MISSING WALL TILES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CERAMIC SERVING BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/ONIONS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12- LARGE POTS STORED IN BASEMENT UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK
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Oct 16, 2017
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: VENT COVERS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS, CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NOT .CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STOED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 8, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MANAGEMENT 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 FROM REPORT #1770678 ON 5/12/16 NOT CORRECTED: 30 - NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY. 38 - MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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May 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMAMRY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 21, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR SAME. MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARDS MISSING INBETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Sep 14, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/20/15 (1480598) NOT CORRECTED. 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS. 32 GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. 38 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME. 40 METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR SAME. MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
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Dec 9, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NIN R EAR TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN FLOORS AND REPAINT FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE. MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP COVER TO TOILET BROKEN WITH LARGE CHIP. REPLACE TOP COVER TO TOILET.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 28, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473343 DATED 6/4/14 FOR VIOLATION # 32 SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN REAR BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK. #32 RAW WOOD SHELVES AT SERVICE STATION NEED TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NIN R EAR TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORSUNDER REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN FLOORS AND REPAINT FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE. MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP COVER TO TOILET BROKEN WITH LARGE CHIP. REPLACE TOP COVER TO TOILET.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN REAR BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AND MOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD COVERED IN TINFOIL AT SHELVES IN SERVICE STATION OF RESTAURANT. REMOVE TIN FOIL AND SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES SO THAT THEY ARE NON ABSORBENT AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING FROM FLOOR DRAIN WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET IN WOMENS RESTROOM DETACHED. ATTACH AND SEAL FAUCET IN WOMENS RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER FOOD PREP SINK IN REAR. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
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Mar 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1202331 DATE 06-22-2013 NOT CORRECTED(32)FOUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT(33)CLEAN THE TWO FRYERS,FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP,ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE SIDE VENTILATION VENTS HAS DUST BUILDUP UNIT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM(41)FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT IN BACK BY THE UTILITY/MOP SINK BOXES,BAGS ECT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND INSIDE CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Jun 22, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TWO FRYERS,FILTERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE SIDE VENTILATION VENTS HAS DUST BUILDUP. UNIT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IT IS SLIPPERY HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON IT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT IN BACK BY THE UTILITY/MOP SINK BOXES ,BAGS ECT. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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May 10, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER SINK STOPPERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS IN TOILET ROOM AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT BAR SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Sep 1, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS STORED PROPERLY.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FOIL FROM SURFACES.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT LOOSE.
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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.MUST CLEAN FILTERS,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS.
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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.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,REAR & FRONT DOOR SWEEPS WORN,LOOSE WALL BASE IN CHEMICAL STORAGE & MOLDED WALL IN SAME AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & LOOSE FAUCET AT SAME.RECONNECT LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Muelle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Muelle on file is from Aug 30, 2018. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Muelle?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at El Muelle.

Has El Muelle's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Muelle have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Muelle means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.