Frente Al Sol
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2021
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Score
Going back to 2017, Frente Al Sol has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 19, 2021. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Frente Al Sol dates to Apr 19, 2021.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Frente Al Sol's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 19, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR WALK IN COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 12LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 45.1F, 15LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.7F, 10LBS COOKED FLAUTAS AT 45.9F, 6LBS OF GREEN SALSA AT 44.5. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 43LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO WAFFLE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL WIPING CLOTHS FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.(NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW AND THE HANDLE FOR THE COLD WATER ON HANDSINK NEXT TO GRILL IS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND REPAIR HANDLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDEON EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Sep 30, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (PROPANE TANKS) ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE PROPANE TANKS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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May 29, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZERS IN REAR PREP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREEZERS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR, AND ON SHELVES IN FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROOF OF PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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May 14, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER: DICED TOMATOES @ 48.4F; HAM @ 48.9F; SLICED HOT DOGS @ 48.6F; CHORIZO @ 51.1F; SHREDDED CHEESE @ 51.1F; SHREDDED LETTUCE @47.3F; UNCOOKED CHICKEN @ 51.8F; PORK @ 49.5F; BEEF @ 53.6F; AND COOKED CHICKEN @ 51.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIME WHEN IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30 LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES TOTAL VALUE OF DISCARDED FOODS TO BE $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2222536, DATED 9/19/19: #58 PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT/FOOTNOTE, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU THAT IS UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZERS IN REAR PREP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREEZERS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR, AND ON SHELVES IN FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROOF OF PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 60
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Sep 19, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, PORK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURIND DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORIITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 (B-E). CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RECEIVED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
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Aug 23, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frente Al Sol last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frente Al Sol on file is from Apr 19, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frente Al Sol?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Frente Al Sol.
Has Frente Al Sol's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frente Al Sol have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Frente Al Sol 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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