Estrella Blanca Night Club

3049 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2019

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Estrella Blanca Night Club was last inspected on Oct 17, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Estrella Blanca Night Club is from Oct 17, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2019

Reinspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: s: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CABINETS,SHELVES,DRAWERS,WINDOW SILLS INTERIORS OF COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREAS AND UNUSED KITCHEN AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THESE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND FOR EASIER CLEANING. -

Oct 10, 2019

Complaint

6 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR.HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR.EACH HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL,DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR A HEATED-AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. -

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE THE BAR AREAS,WASH ROOMS AND AT REAR HALLWAY CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS LEADING TO EXIT DOOR. APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAR AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON FLOOR ALONG AND UNDERNEATH THE BAR SERVICE AREAS AND KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION AND TO MAINTAIN. -

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CABINETS,SHELVES,DRAWERS,WINDOW SILLS INTERIORS OF COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS SPILLS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN WASHROOMS WITH NO LIDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Estrella Blanca Night Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Estrella Blanca Night Club on file is from Oct 17, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Estrella Blanca Night Club?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Estrella Blanca Night Club.

Has Estrella Blanca Night Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Estrella Blanca Night Club have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Estrella Blanca Night Club 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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