Izalco Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Izalco Restaurant stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 13 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE FRONT 3 COMP SINK AND THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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90
Dec 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 25, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH DEBRIS OUTSIDE ON GROUND NEAR TRASH RECEPTABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 23, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: BOTH HANDWASH SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLENDER AND EQUIPMENT IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASINS CLEAR AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. BLENDER AND EQUIPMENT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT SINK DURING INSPECTION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC) NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED (ALL CERTIFICATES EXPIRED). INSTD TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH ORIGINAL VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: CUPS AND BOWLS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS AND SUBMERGED IN FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (EX, WITH HANDLES) AND STORE PROPERLY WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD.
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Oct 31, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDSINK IN FRONT COUNTER/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING WITH FOOD ITEMS (PEROXIDE, TYLENOL). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND STORE AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS IDENTIFYING COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS DISPLAYING COMMON NAME OF BULK FOOD ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING TILES IN WHITE BACKSPLASH BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL MISSING AND BROKEN TILES TO MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES... APPROXIMATELY 12 LBS OF COOKED RICE @47.0F AND 10 LBS OF COOKED BEANS @46.8F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO ALL COLD HELD TCS ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM WITH COVERING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AS WELL AS CRATES USED TO ELEVATED BULK BAGS OF SUGAR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNESSARY OR UNUSED ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATON UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED RICE, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS 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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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE NOR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND PROPER SUPPLIESAND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINK BASIN EMPTY AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR HANDWASH SINK WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPARING FOOD AND WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT REAR HANDWASH SINK WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPARING FOOD AND WAREWASHING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (USING PLASTIC AND PAPER TOWELS). INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Jun 29, 2018
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA,DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR MOPSINK,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE,DAMAGED WINDOW SILL TILES IN DINING AREA,UNFINISHED WALL IN TOILETROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE INSIDE OF REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND LEAKY AIR CONDITIONER IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 26, 2018
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#2181644 6/19/18 NOT CORRECTED#18-APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.#24- OBSERVED REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GREASY WATER BACKING UP AND FILLING UP INTO MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH DISHES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA,DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR MOPSINK,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE,DAMAGED WINDOW SILL TILES IN DINING AREA,UNFINISHED WALL IN TOILETROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE INSIDE OF REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND LEAKY AIR CONDITIONER IN DINING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 19, 2018
Routine
12 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,FLYING AROUND IN SAME AREA,ON WALLS IN BASEMENT.APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERAOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GREASY WATER BACKING UP AND FILLING UP INTO MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2069878 7/14/17 NOT CORRECTED#30-PREPACKAGED BREAD FOR SALE NEEDS PROPER LABEL.#35-WALLS IN PREP AREA AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER.#45-ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA,DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR MOPSINK,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE,DAMAGED WINDOW SILL TILES IN DINING AREA,UNFINISHED WALL IN TOILETROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE INSIDE OF REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND LEAKY AIR CONDITIONER IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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Jul 14, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: STORE GROCERY BAGS CANNOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE. PREPACKAGED BREAD FOR SALE NEEDS PROPER LABEL MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT MUST BE DEFLECTED FROM OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF STEM THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN AREA
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Dec 29, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, BEEF) INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOWL BEING STORED INSIDE OF A SALSA CONTAINER IN THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF FRYER AND STOVE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Dec 18, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 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 FOODS (RICE, BEEF) INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOWL BEING STORED INSIDE OF A SALSA CONTAINER IN THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF FRYER AND STOVE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Mar 24, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER MISSING; REPLACE MISSING DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF FRYER IN PREP AREA; CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED SOME GREASE ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL NEXT TO FRYER; CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.
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Jun 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: RE USING SINGLE SERVICE MILK GALLON CONTAINERS TO STORE SALSAS, DRINKS, ETC. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR MULTI-USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO STORE MOPS PROPERLY (HANG UPSIDE DOWN, TO PROPERLY STORE, KEEP DRY).
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Apr 1, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IS GREASY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS HAVE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE "NEW " 1 DOOR PREP COOLER THERMOMETER IS MISSING, REPLACE THE THERMOMETER.
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86
Feb 14, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL AND FRYER IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN BULBS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Feb 7, 2012
Routine
5 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: 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. OBSERVED 30 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT BY HOT WATER TANKS. SOME WERE MIXED IN WITH DEBRIS FROM WALL; INSTRUCTED TO VACCUM AREA AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT DATED 1/27/12 INDICATED NO ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL AND FRYER IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND IN KITCHEN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN BULBS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Apr 27, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST PROVIDE LID FOR SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FANGUARDS IN COOLER,HOOD,DEEP FRYER.
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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.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP & DINING AREAS,FLOOR VENTS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR & REMOVE WATER & KEEP DRY.
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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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR,WALL TRIM IN POOR REPAIR NEAR REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM & PREP AREA,DINING AREA.
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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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Sep 13, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; MICROWAVE OVENS, GRILL AND STOVE.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM AREA OF EAST WALL NEAR FRONT AREA 3PART SINK, AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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Feb 11, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 25LBS OF COOKED PORK ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT 63.3F, CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER STATED, PORK WAS COOKED THIS MORNING AT ABOUT 8:00 AM. INSTRUCTED COLD FOOD MUST BE KEPT AT 4OF OR BELOW. PORK DISCARDED, V=$100.00. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, OVENS, AND GRILL.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALL THRU-OUT KITCHEN, AND BASEMENT.
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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. MUST CLEAN OR PAINT WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER BACK AREA 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Izalco Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Izalco Restaurant on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Izalco Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Izalco Restaurant.
Has Izalco Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Izalco Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Izalco 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.
How often is Izalco Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Izalco Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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