El Veneno De La Villita — El Venedo De La Villita

3857 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Veneno De La Villita — El Venedo De La Villita three times, with records going back to 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at El Veneno De La Villita — El Venedo De La Villita is from Mar 3, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.

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

The city-wide average sits at 81, which El Veneno De La Villita — El Venedo De La Villita's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2016

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

Inspector notes: NON COMPLIANT WITH SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 2-24-16 ON REPORT# 1632203. STILL FINDING TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ALONG WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH IN BOTH DUMPSTERS WITH LIDS 10 INCHES ABOVE THE RIMS. GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY CONTACTED AND WILL MAKE A PICK-UP TODAY. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN MASSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM THE SIDES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, FROM SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON COOK LINE, AND FROM ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN UTILITY CLOSET BETWEEN WASHROOMS, AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING FACILITIES)IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP OBSERVED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL OF THE DEAD ROACHES, INSECTS, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR WHERE NEEDED.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: FOUND 10 DEAD ROACHES INSIDE UNUSED OVEN IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

Feb 24, 2016

Complaint

8 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. UNIT IS BLOCKED OFF BY A STORAGE CART WITH A LARGE STATUE OF A DOG. ALSO FOUND ELECTRICAL CORDS INSIDE THE SINK BASIN. MUST REMOVE ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT FROM IN FRONT OF SINK, CLEAN IT UP(ONION SKINS INSIDE THE BASIN), AND MUST USE THIS SINK WHENEVER LEAVING AND RETURNING TO THIS AREA BEFORE HANDLING ANY FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE PICK-UP FROM A GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY. FOUND ALL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S GARBAGE ON THE GROUND INSIDE THE YARD OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN MASSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM THE SIDES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, FROM SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(DEAD ROACHES) ON COOK LINE, AND FROM ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL OF THE DEAD ROACHES, INSECTS, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR WHERE NEEDED.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE CENTER COMPARTMENT OF THE EXTRA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: FOUND 10 DEAD ROACHES INSIDE UNUSED OVEN IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

Jun 30, 2015

License

6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRYERS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN VENTS.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR NEEDS A SELF CLOSING DEVICE; PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Veneno De La Villita — El Venedo De La Villita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Veneno De La Villita — El Venedo De La Villita on file is from Mar 3, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Veneno De La Villita — El Venedo De La Villita?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Veneno De La Villita — El Venedo De La Villita.

Has El Veneno De La Villita — El Venedo De La Villita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Veneno De La Villita — El Venedo De La Villita have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Veneno De La Villita — El Venedo De La Villita 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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