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El Sombrero

4611 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 30, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

El Sombrero appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2015. On May 30, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since May 30, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

El Sombrero scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 30, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMVE FOIL AND RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMTER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
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Sep 25, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SHELL EGGS AT 56.9-65.1F, STEAK FAJITAS AT 59F, COOKED RICE AT 66.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WINDOW SCREEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Apr 3, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 30, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sombrero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sombrero on file is from May 30, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Sombrero?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Sombrero.

Has El Sombrero's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Sombrero have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Sombrero 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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