El Velero De Nayarit
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, El Velero De Nayarit has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 14, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at El Velero De Nayarit is from Aug 14, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
El Velero De Nayarit's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPEARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RAISE OUTSIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Aug 16, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT ALL 2DR REFRIGERATORS.FOUND ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO FOUND SCALLOPS BEING STORED IN BLUE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE MOST REAR STORAGE ROOM AND AT OTHER LOCATIONS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING BAR HAND SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED KITCHEN HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ON THE FLOOR AT DIFFERENT CORNERS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AND WAITRESSES.
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Nov 25, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 20, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN TO NOT DRAIN PROPERLY-DRAINS TOO SLOW, WITH TWO PERSONS WASHING HANDS PROPERLY THE SINK OVERFLOWS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS (25 BEHIND THE 2 DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN AND 5 UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS/EVIDENCE AND RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE, MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON THE WALKIN COOLER FLOOR AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY.
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Feb 17, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE (SPOONS,FORKS ETC.)TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN,REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUNTAIN JUICE CONTAINERS FRONT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE WORKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Jun 9, 2014
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: SIDE DOOR BY KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND NOTED APPROX., 10 FRUIT FLIES ON TOP OF DIRTY DISH TILES STORED IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUNTAIN JUICE CONTAINERS FRONT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE WORKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINER TO STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS,
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Aug 19, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND THE FLOOR IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Jul 31, 2013
Reinspection
2 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 WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SHRIMP SOUP, RAW SHRIMP MARINATED WITH LIME JUICE, SPANISH RICE, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7- 38-012. RICARDO DIAZ ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT 12:35PM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Jul 24, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 56.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL REACH IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE REACH IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE. SUCH AS MILK AT 48.9F, BEEF AT 45.6F, SKIRT BEEF AT 48.6F, BAKED BEANS AT 44.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $45.00, TOTAL 9LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WITH BROWNISH/BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND ALL OVER THE PLASTIC INTERIOR LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL, THE TUBE AND THE PLASTIC LID. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG.
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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: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND THE FAN ON THE WALL WITH NO SCREEN TO PROTECT THE ESTABLISHMENT FROM INSECTS COMING IN FROM THE OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREEN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOMS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Nov 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 13, 2012
Reinspection
3 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: NOTED MORE LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE KITCHEN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES TODAY HIS REPORT STATES, "FOUND 5 ROACHES AROUND AREA OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN."
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 6, 2012
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR EXPOSED SINKS AND WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS.
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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: NOTED LIVE COCKROACH INSIDE ONE WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE THRU-OUT AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO FRONT DOOR ON SIDE NOT RODENT PROOFED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN 3PART SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS, TABLES, CHAIRS, ETC., THRU-OUT THE PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND BOTTOM OF WALLS IN THE WASHROOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION UNITS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE ICE MAKER, WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANITIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Velero De Nayarit last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Velero De Nayarit on file is from Aug 14, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Velero De Nayarit?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Velero De Nayarit.
Has El Velero De Nayarit's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Velero De Nayarit have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Velero De Nayarit 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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