El Norte Ridge Ave.

5600 N Ridge Bldg, Chicago, IL 60660
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 12, 2010
74
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. The most recent visit was on May 12, 2010. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at El Norte Ridge Ave. since May 12, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

El Norte Ridge Ave.'s latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81.

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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
May 12, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.non food contact surfaces of storage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repair/replaced in storage areas 1stfl, 2nd fl.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage racks, shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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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.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls, ceilings in prep areas, storage areas, bathrooms, storage rooms that had peeling paint, plaster shall be repair.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.missing light shields in 2nd floor, shall be provided. light shields in prep areas need cleaning.
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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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust fan in 2nd floor in state of disrepair.must provide mop sink to premises in order to pass license inspection.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Norte Ridge Ave. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Norte Ridge Ave. on file is from May 12, 2010. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Norte Ridge Ave. means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.