El Restaurante Tinajon
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2014
74
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at El Restaurante Tinajon, the earliest from 2013. On Jul 31, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at El Restaurante Tinajon is from Jul 31, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which El Restaurante Tinajon's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND ESTABLISHMENT OPERATING WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AND IN FRONT AREA BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 9, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Jun 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM (CHLORINE) CONCENTRATION. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50-100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FOR FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISH WASHING MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL DISH MACHINE IS FIXED. MUST TEMPORARILY USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL FORM TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 26, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS RUST SPOTS AND UNEVEN WELDING ALONG INTERIOR SEAMS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER IS ALLOW TO USE THE DISH WASHER FOR WASHING ALL UTENSILS, INCLUDING POTS AND PANS. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS TAGGED AND HELP FOR INSPECTION. MANAGER IS ALSO INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HAND SINK EXCLUSIVELY FOR HAND WASHING AND AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT EXCLUSIVELY FOR WASHING PRODUCE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD UNDER FRONT COUNTER MUST BE SEALED. INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT COUNTER AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BRICK WALL BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IS ROUGH AND UNFINISHED. MUST SEAL BRICK WALL TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILD FOR WALK IN COOLER, PREP AREA.
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Sep 24, 2013
License
8 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: FRONT DOOR NEEDS TO BE RODENT PROOF. EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPING UNDER FRONT COUNTER, OVER 20 DROPPINGS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES. RECOMMEND SERVICE BY PEST CONTROLL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS RUST SPOTS AND UNEVEN WELDING ALONG INTERIOR SEAMS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD UNDER FRONT COUNTER MUST BE SEALED. INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT COUNTER AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (FRONT COUNTER) HAS FOAM SEALANT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BRICK WALL BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IS ROUGH AND UNFINISHED. MUST SEAL BRICK WALL TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD IN PREP AREA IS MISSING . MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. ALSO MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILD FOR WALK IN COOLER, PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS IN UPRIGHT FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WOMEN'S TOILET IS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED, DIRTY. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Restaurante Tinajon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Restaurante Tinajon on file is from Jul 31, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Restaurante Tinajon?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Restaurante Tinajon.
Has El Restaurante Tinajon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Restaurante Tinajon have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Restaurante Tinajon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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