El Plan
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2010, El Plan has 13 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 24, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at El Plan since Jul 24, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Plan is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jul 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LADIES RESTROOM TOILET TANK TOP BROKEN, NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED/BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING TILE IN LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO RESEAL WALLS IN BAR AREA WHERE PAINT IS PEELING OFF, AND REPAIR HOLE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM FIRST STALL.
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Jul 25, 2016
Reinspection
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: THE TILE WALL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES.
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Jul 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR LOWBOY PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F, THE 2 DOOR GLASS DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F, THE 2 DOOR STAINLESS STEEL PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F. THE COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND COOKED RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED MILK AT 45.4-48.9F, EGGS AT 46.1F, COOKED RICE AT 46.1F, PORK AT 47.8-50.1F, CABEZA AT 45.7F, BEEF AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PALLET IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN UP THE MOUSE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE TILE WALL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES.
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Oct 30, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK, PORK, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Sep 9, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA/ SERVICE WALK-UP AREA AT WEST SIDE OF BUILDING (DETACHED FROM MAIN BUILDING). PREP AREA/SERVICE AREA IS NOT PROTECTED FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS, NO BARRIER AT LARGE SERVICE COUNTER AND WINDOW. PREP AREA HAS FLAT TOP GRILL WITH HOOD, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS AND HANDSINK NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
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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: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS IN NEWLY ADDED FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. AREA HAS LARGE SERVICE OPENING AND WINDOW LEADING TO OUTSIDE AIR. NO BARRIERS/SCREENS ETC. INSTD TO PROVIDE RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAME. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA/ SERVICE WALK-UP AREA AT WEST SIDE OF BUILDING THAT IS CURRENTLY IN USE AND OPEN TO AIR/OUTSIDE ELEMENTS. PREP AREA/SERVICE AREA IS NOT PROTECTED FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS, NO BARRIER AT LARGE SERVICE COUNTER AND WINDOW. PREP AREA HAS FLAT TOP GRILL WITH HOOD, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS AND HANDSINK NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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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: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS IN NEWLY ADDED FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. AREA HAS LARGE SERVICE OPENING AND WINDOW LEADING TO OUTSIDE AIR. NO BARRIERS/SCREENS ETC. INSTD TO PROVIDE RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAME. 2 LIVE FLIES NOTED AREA. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jun 10, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 3, 2014
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: OBSERVED SIDE DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SCREENS IN DINING ROOM WITH HOLES. INSECT PROOF SCREENS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: STORE ALL PLASTIC SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR SHELVES UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OF RESTROOM IN RESTAURANT. REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: LEOBARDO CARDENAS HAS NO CURRENT SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION ONLY HAS A REGISTRATION FORM ONLY NO RECEIPT CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS AND REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN FTLTERS ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED AT PRODUCE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Dec 10, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO FREEZERS ARE WITH ICE BUILDUP ON THEM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FREEZER, COOLERS, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CORNER AREAS OF BASEMENT WHERE DUSTY. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARMTENT SINK & FAUCET AND `LEAKY FAUCET AT PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 26, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FREEZER, COOLERS, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARMTENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
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Feb 2, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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.
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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.CEILING TILES,DAMAGED DOOR ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLES IN WALLBASES IN BAR AREA.MISSING OUTLET COVER IN BASEMENT.
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Jan 26, 2010
Routine
7 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS APPX.60 OR MORE BEHIND 2-DOOR COOLER AND UNDER STAGE STORAGE AND 2 BLOCKS OF RODENT POISON UNDER FISH TANK CABINET.ALSO RESTAURANT AND BAR DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/26/10.
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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.REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLES AND GREASE TRAP & PAINT.REPLACE GARBAGE CAN IN PREP AREA.
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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.GRILL &PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,VENTS,ICE MACHINE PANEL.
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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.
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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.CEILING TILES,DAMAGED DOOR ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM,HOLES IN WALLBASES IN BAR AREA.MISSING OUTLET COVER IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 FAUCET AT PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.URINAL IN MEN'S IN POOR REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.IN BASEMENT AND WOMEN'S UNDER HAND SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Plan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Plan on file is from Jul 24, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Plan?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Plan.
Has El Plan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Plan have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Plan 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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