El Patio Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 1, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, El Patio Restaurant has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. El Patio Restaurant was last inspected on Jun 1, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 1, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting El Patio Restaurant squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MEAT FROM GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION DRAIN LINE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED TOMATO PASTE STORED IN #10 CAN IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEEDS TO BE TRANSFERED TO A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC OR METAL CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS MANAGEMENT COMPLIED
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: POTS AND PANS NOT STORED (INVERTED)AFTER SANITIZING. MANAGEMENT ORDERED EMPLOYEE TO INVERT ALL POTS AND PANS. EMPLOYEE COMPLIED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN GLASS AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE SUPPORTING GRILL NEEDS CLEANING. STEAM TABLE WELLS NEED CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHT SHIELDS OVER HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AFFIX CAPS TO SHIELDS.
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Apr 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR AND IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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May 19, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR/NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING INSIDE PREP AREA.
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May 12, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE REAR LEG OF THE MOP SINK, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND IN THE REAR NEAR OVER HEAD DOOR WHICH HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND CORNER OF DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AND REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY AND GREASES AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND REPAIR DISATTACHED WALL COVING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR/NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING INSIDE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER COMING FROM THE TOP BEHIND GAUGE OF THE DISH MACHINE WHEN TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO NOTED REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR ALSO UNDER REAR DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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Mar 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES REAR WALK-IN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND UNUSED ICE MACHINE, WAIT STATION INSTRIUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EAST WALL COVING OFF WALL NEXT TO UNUSED ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE WALLS, AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.NEED TO REPAIR FRONT CEILING PEELING PAINT EAST WALL.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER COMING FROM THE TOP BEHIND GAUGE OF THE DISH MACHINE WHEN TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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May 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. FRYERS NEED TO BE CLEANED TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GEASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 12, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Oct 24, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. ATTACHMENT ON BOTTOM REAR DOOR LOOSE/POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
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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.INTERIOR UPPER BACK PANEL NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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May 26, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL/DATE (FIFO) COOKED,PREP FOODS IN COOLERS. ALSO LABEL LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS.
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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.MUST REPAIR FLOOR/GROUND AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/CRACKING.
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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.LEAKY PIPE CONNECTION OF PIPE AT BACK FLOW DEVICE AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 27, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS(IN REAR) & FAN GAURD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIORS 0F WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER(FLOORS FAN GUARDS,RACKS ETC.), EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS, AND INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR USED FOR STORAGE OF NON-FOOD ITEMS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. LEVEL SECTIONS OF FLOOR IN KITCHEN WHERE SURFACE HAS CHIPPED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING AND WALL VENTS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Patio Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Patio Restaurant on file is from Jun 1, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Patio Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Patio Restaurant.
Has El Patio Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Patio Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Patio Restaurant 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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