El Pablano Restaurant & Bar — El Poblano Restaurant & Bar

3700 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2013
70
Score
Medium Risk

EL PABLANO RESTAURANT & BAR, located at 3700 W Lawrence Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on July 29, 2013, resulting in a score of 70. The inspection report noted seven minor violations, including issues with the proper storage of utensils and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact equipment. Across three recorded inspections, EL PABLANO RESTAURANT & BAR has consistently fallen into the medium-risk category.

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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
Jul 29, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jul 8, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Jul 29, 2013 Inspection
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM WALLS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTTOM OF WALLS AND CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT WALLS. EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT COVERS INSIDE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED SINKS AND 3COMPARTMENT SINKS FAUCETS. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. ALSO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE FOR BOTH EXPOSED SINKS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)