Forastero Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2022
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Going back to 2017, Forastero Restaurant has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Forastero Restaurant's record stops at Apr 21, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Forastero Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 19, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 61.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL SINK IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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May 13, 2021
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; (FLOUR, SUGAR) WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTIAN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SIDE OF SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY HANGING FROM KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE CORRECTLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WHITE CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA, DEEP GRROVES AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DETACHED CAULKING AROUND HANDWASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALL VENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2020
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERED DIRT ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND BEHIND PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ON FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 1, 2019
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. I=NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELF UNDER SMALL CONVECTION OVEN NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES NOT EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE TO CLEAN FOOD STAINS EASILY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TI OBTAIN.
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Removal of suspension sign
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Jun 20, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at at improper, in the following areas -1 door cooler, at ambient air temp of 38.5f: 47.7f, 30lbs of Marinated pork, at a value of $150.00:manager stated prep date on 6/16/18. - 2 door reach in cooler, at ambient air temp of 37.2f: 46.6f, 5lbs of marinated sliced kobe beef, at a value of $40.00: dated 6/13/18 45.8, 9lbs of marinated chicken, at a value of $25.00: dated 6/15/18 45.6f, 2.5lbs of marinated sliced pork, at a value of $20.00: dated 6/15/18 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight 46.5lbs of at a total value of $235.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food stored throughout site, in all cold holding units without proper labels and dates. Informed manager that all potentially hazardous foods stored for more than 24 hours must have proper label and dates. Instructed manager to provide proper label and dates. Maintain it all times.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed spices stored on dry storage rack without proper scoops. Instructed manager to provide proper scoops. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood shelving located above sandwich station., at rear prep area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to ensure smooth and easily cleanable surface. Maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observe grease and debris behind Flat Top Grill, stove and fry station. Construction manager to detail clean and maintain it all times.
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Jun 30, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND OPENINGS AND CREVICES AT THE BASE OF THE 1ST FOUR STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Forastero Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Forastero Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2022. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Forastero Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Forastero Restaurant.
Has Forastero Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Forastero Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Forastero Restaurant 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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