J & C/El Senor Sombrero, Inc. — El Senor Sombrero
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
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Score
J & C/El Senor Sombrero, Inc. — El Senor Sombrero has been inspected 19 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(PORK) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $63 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FRYER AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM FRYER AND FLAT TOP GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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May 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOWLS SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACE.
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Aug 17, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Oct 7, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: COOKED BEEF IN PREP COOLER AT 101.2F. BEEF PREPARED AT 9AM AND WAS TEMPED AT 12:20PM. MUST COOL FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND TO 41F OR BELOW IN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE: EMPANADAS 47.1F IN COOLER. MUST HOLD COLD FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AND IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND LADLE STORED IN CONTAINER OF FOOD IN COOLER, AND ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE MACHINE WHERE ENTIRE SCOOP IN TOUCHING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT POTS AND PANS DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR: BROKEN TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN HANDLE ON ICE SCOOPER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN TRAINING AND MANINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 3, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDLE ON ICE SCOOP. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRACKED TILES ON COUNTERTOP NEXT TO STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON HANDLES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPPED TCS FOODS IN COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD/SELL BY DATES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY OR KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Apr 30, 2018
Complaint
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: STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME. HOOD FILTER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, BAGGIE/ZIP LOC BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR UPRIGHT COOLER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT: POTATO TACOS AT 81F, TAQUITOS AT 85.1F AND CHILE RELLENOS AT 83F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: CHICKEN AT 44.6F, TAMALES AT 51.2F, EGGS AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 66.2F, CHEESE AT 43.4F, PORK AT 47.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR WALLS OF THE PREP COOLERS.
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Sep 11, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN, ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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May 1, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HANDWASH SOAP WITH INADEQUATE HAND WASH SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PURCHASE ADEQUATE HAND WASH SOAP AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE OF BEVERAGE COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASE OF BEVERAGE COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.
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Mar 14, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME CHIP PAINT ON WALL IN SOME SECTIONS INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST REPAIR WITH A NON TOXIC PAINT ALS0 CLEAN WALL BEHIND STOVE IN PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Nov 8, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE REAR COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR, RIPPED AND TORN. INSTD TO REPLACE THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN IT. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAD DUST ON THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN DIFFERENT AREAS IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT ALL THE WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THEY HAVE DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Nov 16, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS OF REAR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, COUNTERTOPS UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE AND GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, STEAM TABLE (INTERIOR AND BOTTOM), HOT HOLDING UNIT, KNIFE RACK AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES. REPAIR BASE OF CUSTOMERS COUNTEROP SEATING AREA, UNFINISHED, HOLES. INSTD TO SEAL SAME AND PAINT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (COATS, PURSES, ETC). INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Sep 8, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYER,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GREASE TRAP,GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.
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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: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR POP COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
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Aug 30, 2010
Routine
4 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 EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLY ACTIVITY MORE THAN 30 ON TABLES IN SHARED FOOD COMMON AREA SEATING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/30/10.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYER,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GREASE TRAP,GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.
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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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR POP COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
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Aug 20, 2010
Routine
6 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 EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 30 SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREA IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ALSO FRONT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING,ALSO NO COPY OF STATE LICENCE FOR PEST CONTROL.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE STATE LICENSE & RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/20/10.
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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.
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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 SHELVES OF TABLES,GREASE TRAP.
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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 FRYER,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GREASE TRAP,GRILL TABLE.
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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 ALONG WALLBASES.
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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 OVER HEAD PIPES,WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR POP COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J & C/El Senor Sombrero, Inc. — El Senor Sombrero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J & C/El Senor Sombrero, Inc. — El Senor Sombrero on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J & C/El Senor Sombrero, Inc. — El Senor Sombrero?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at J & C/El Senor Sombrero, Inc. — El Senor Sombrero.
Has J & C/El Senor Sombrero, Inc. — El Senor Sombrero's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at J & C/El Senor Sombrero, Inc. — El Senor Sombrero have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at J & C/El Senor Sombrero, Inc. — El Senor Sombrero means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is J & C/El Senor Sombrero, Inc. — El Senor Sombrero inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J & C/El Senor Sombrero, Inc. — El Senor Sombrero is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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