El Volcanazzoo

1911 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2012

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for El Volcanazzoo. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that El Volcanazzoo's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 5, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; El Volcanazzoo is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2012

License

No violations found.

100

Dec 22, 2011

Routine

8 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND A DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AT 59.2F. TAGGED COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO GET UNIT REPAIRED.CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005 (A)

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND TWO DOZEN EGGS IN THE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AT 59.9F. MANAGER DISPOSED AN DENATURED THE EGGS. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005 (A).

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL RECIEPT OR LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. FOUND 30- 35 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT NORTH EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN.7-38-020

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

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ,HOOD ,FILTERS AND REACHIN COOLERS.

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. CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. NO UTILITY /MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTILITY/SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

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. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE. NOTE:- RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Volcanazzoo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Volcanazzoo on file is from Jan 5, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has El Volcanazzoo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Volcanazzoo have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Volcanazzoo 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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