El Vigia Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2020
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Score
Inspectors have visited El Vigia Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2020. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 10, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting El Vigia Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT BAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR DRAIN OPENING OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Feb 16, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POT THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED IN SINK TO SANITIZE.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR & DISH WASHING AREA,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES
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Jun 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LADIES ROOM CEILING VENT FAN DUSTY, AND THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Oct 1, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL.
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Sep 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MULTIUSE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN WALL AND 3- COMP SINK AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND STOVES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLES,LID OF SMALL CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL 3- REACH IN COOLERS IN DINING AREA.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM LEGS AND WHEELBASES OF SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Jan 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FRONT BAR AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE A LONG STEM CALIBRATED THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THATS NOT IN USE IN STORAGE AREA
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Mar 8, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Raw wood storage shelves in basement. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Ventilation not working properly in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in women's toilet room. Instructed to install more light.
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Oct 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED FOR STORING COOKED RICE ON STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SAID BAG AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER PREFERABLY METAL PAN WITH COVER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN FRONT AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Vigia Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Vigia Restaurant on file is from Apr 10, 2020. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Vigia Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Vigia Restaurant.
Has El Vigia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Vigia Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Vigia Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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