El Vitor Nacatacos #2
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2010
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Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for El Vitor Nacatacos #2. El Vitor Nacatacos #2 was last inspected on Sep 8, 2010. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 8, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting El Vitor Nacatacos #2 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 8, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA (BY MOP SINK) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.---MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT.------ ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD WITH END CAPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.------LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR (BY MOP SINK AREA) AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.-----STOCK MUST BE KEPT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Aug 24, 2010
Routine
11 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: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND SERVICE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (EG TACOS, BURRITOS, COOKED RICES, TORTAS, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN-OUT WITH BLACK STAIN CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST RECAULK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NOTED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA (BY MOP SINK) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.---MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT.------ ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA OR REPAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD WITH END CAPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.------LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
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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 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. NOTED USED WASHCLOTH AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION (BLEACH).
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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 ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR (BY MOP SINK AREA) AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.-----STOCK MUST BE KEPT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Vitor Nacatacos #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Vitor Nacatacos #2 on file is from Sep 8, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Vitor Nacatacos #2?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Vitor Nacatacos #2.
Has El Vitor Nacatacos #2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Vitor Nacatacos #2 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Vitor Nacatacos #2 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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