El Pueblo #1

2212 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 15, 2012

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at El Pueblo #1 is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on May 15, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since May 15, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Pueblo #1 trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 15, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: LOOSE BASEBOARD (BLACK PLASTIC MOLDING) INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR/REGLUE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BOXES FROM THE FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN THE FLOOR.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH FRESH PRODUCE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: HOT WATER KEEPS ON DRIPPING WHEN YOU SHUT OFF THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE BIKE THAT WAS STORED ON THE MOP SINK. (NO BIKE ALLOWED INSIDE THE RESTAURANT).

Jun 27, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE FRONT AND REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST ON THE LID AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE REAR AREA,KITCHEN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: LOOSE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST REPAIR/REGLUE AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: FAN GUARD/COVER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER(x2 TWO DOOR COOLER) IN THE FRONT AREA, WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE x2 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pueblo #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pueblo #1 on file is from May 15, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pueblo #1?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pueblo #1.

Has El Pueblo #1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pueblo #1 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pueblo #1 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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