El Salvador Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2014
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Going back to 2010, El Salvador Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. On Jul 18, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at El Salvador Restaurant since Jul 18, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Salvador Restaurant is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 2014
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS LARGE LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPE (P-TRAP) DISPENSING WASTE WATER DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR OF PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN BOILER ROOM. REPAIR ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MENS BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNEVEN WELDS WITHIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS. MAKE ALL WELDED AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEADY LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA LEAKING INTO SMALL BUCKET. REPAIR WATER LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED OVEN IN HALLWAY. REMOVE ALL UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 27, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN ENTIRE RESTAURANT WITH NO RUNNING WATER WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO WASH MY HANDS BEGINNING INSPECTION. I TURNED ON WATER FROM UNDERNEATH SINK TO REVEAL A LARGE LEAK COMING FROM TRAP AT BASE OF SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER COULD NOT PRODUCE CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN BOILER ROOM. REPAIR ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA LEAKING INTO SMALL BUCKET. REPAIR WATER LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.
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Apr 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREMISES AND MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR PREP AREA OF DUST AND MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALSO CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Oct 9, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELF AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND THE FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Feb 18, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 15, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN BASEMENT AND ALSO ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
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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: SEE VIOLATION 14.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR THRU OUT NEEDS CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS/DROPPINGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS.
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Feb 4, 2011
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM JAN 24 2011 (REPORT 472233) NOT CORRECTED. MICE ACTIVITY NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS. MICE DROPPINGS (NUMEROUS) NOTED ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, BEHIND COOKING LINE, BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ALSO IN OVEN. SMALL HOLES NOTED IN CEILINGS AROUND PIPES AND ALSO REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE ACTIVITY.
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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: VIOLATION REMAINS. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION 14.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, BEANS). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DISPLAY.CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU OUT NEEDS CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS/DROPPINGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS/CEILINGS AROUND PIPING AND ALSO AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
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Jan 24, 2011
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 OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN STORAGE AREA. (LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE 4/10). INSTD TO ELIMINATE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, STEAK). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
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May 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 10, 2010
License
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.AIR TEMPERATURE OF SMALL PREP COOLER 40 OR BELOW.
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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.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.MUST WELL MIDDLE DIVIDER OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO LEAK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LABLE AND DATE COOKED FOODS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES.
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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.MUST CLEAN FRYER,MICROWAVE,FILTERS AT HOOD,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,STVE,GRILL TABLE,VENTILATION VENTS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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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 CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FURNANCE ROOM,DINING AREA.HOLE IN FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.
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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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AT SERVICE COUNTER,DINING AREA,MOP SINK AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL AT FRONT WINDOW & WALL TRIM,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN HALLWAY,PREP AREA,STORAGE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE LIGHT IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND STORE BELONGINGS PROPERLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Salvador Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Salvador Restaurant on file is from Jul 18, 2014. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Salvador Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Salvador Restaurant.
Has El Salvador Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Salvador Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Salvador 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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