El Samaritano Grill

2514 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 2, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Samaritano Grill has three inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jul 2, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 2, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Samaritano Grill is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 2, 2014

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON STORAGE ROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 7, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Feb 1, 2012

License

5 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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION/FREEZERS FOR FOOD STORAGE

Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER, MUST HAVE AT TIME OF INSPECTION

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 BASEMENT AREA

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. MUST INCREASE LIGHT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS

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 CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Samaritano Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Samaritano Grill on file is from Jul 2, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has El Samaritano Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Samaritano Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Samaritano Grill 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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