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El Rincon Del Sabor Y Algo Mas

7026 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2014, El Rincon Del Sabor Y Algo Mas has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that El Rincon Del Sabor Y Algo Mas's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 10, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

El Rincon Del Sabor Y Algo Mas' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: storage shelving, racks that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired, sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks in cooler rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in rear storage closet under shelving racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Aug 9, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 01/14/2015, REPORT #1515905, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BAKERY DISPLAY (FAR RIGHT) DOOR IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. 35 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. 36 LIGHT FIXTURES MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA AND LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE BAKERY DISPLAY UNIT TO PROTECT FROM BROKEN BULBS. 40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LONG STEM FOOD THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE FOR USE ON INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS. 41 INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES NEEDED. 45 NO EMPLOYEE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Jan 14, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BAKERY DISPLAY (FAR RIGHT) DOOR IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURES MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA AND LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE BAKERY DISPLAY UNIT TO PROTECT FROM BROKEN BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.-----------NOTED BAKERY (2) OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOD WITH APROPRIATE FILTERS OR REMOVE THE SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LONG STEM FOOD THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE FOR USE ON INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES NEEDED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 27, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER STORED AT REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rincon Del Sabor Y Algo Mas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rincon Del Sabor Y Algo Mas on file is from Mar 10, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rincon Del Sabor Y Algo Mas?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rincon Del Sabor Y Algo Mas.

Has El Rincon Del Sabor Y Algo Mas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Rincon Del Sabor Y Algo Mas have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Rincon Del Sabor Y Algo Mas 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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