El Sazon De Victoria — Grilled Chicken Pollo Asado

6000 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2017
52
Score
High Risk

EL SAZON DE VICTORIA, located at 6000 W Grand Ave in Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on March 16, 2017, with a score of 52. This inspection identified 13 minor violations, though notable observations included good hygienic practices and the presence of a certified food manager. Historically, the facility has maintained a mostly low-risk inspection record across ten scored inspections.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2017
Routine
13 minor violations.
52
Nov 1, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 25, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 28, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 9, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 26, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 9, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Jun 5, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Feb 5, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 30, 2013
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 16, 2017 Inspection
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS AND CASHIER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER COME FROM TOILET ROOM IN TO REAR PREP AREA PUT ON APRON AND THEN PLASTIC GLOVES AND PUT GLOVED HANDS INTO SEASONINGS AND SPRINKLED ON TOP OF CHICKEN WITH OUT WASHING HANDS,WAITRESS HANDLED MENUS AND RUNG THE REGISTER AND HANDLED MONEY,THEN SLICED LIMES AND PUT THEM INTO A BOWL WITH BARE HANDS AND GAVE TO CUSTOMER,ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER CAME IN THE BACK DOOR ,PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED AND TOUCHED TONGS AND FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
12
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,CEVICHE,BEANS,SOUP,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1970657 11/1/16 NOT CORRECTED #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET AND MAINTAINED FOR 4 OUT OF THE 8 EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UP RIGHT POSITION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AT HOOD AND WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION VENT IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST HANG UP WET MOPS ON HOOKS PROVIDED.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)