Nunez Fonseca, Llc — Sabor a Jalisco Restaurant
Last inspected: May 13, 2016
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Score
Across the available record, Nunez Fonseca, Llc — Sabor a Jalisco Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated May 13, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Nunez Fonseca, Llc — Sabor a Jalisco Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 13, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed dishware, to go containers and other multi-use items improperly stored right side up. Instructed to invert all multi-use or single use items during storage to prevent contamination.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found broken floor tiles in front of bathroom door. Instructed to repair 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 grease build up on hood over cooking line. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
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Dec 15, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 4, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS GOAT BROTH ON UNLIT GAS STOVE AT 69.5F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER METAL SHELVING, BEHIND RADIATOR, PEPSI BOX COOLER AND NOTED HOLES IN BASEBOARDS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND COOLERS AND METAL SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ALL HOLES. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-23-15 NOT CORRECTED #45-NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.#30-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#43-PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FREEZERS.
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Jun 23, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST BE CLEANABLE CONTAINERS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKED/PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED. RAW WOOD BLOCKS USED AS WALL BRACES AT THE MOP SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 14, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVINGS IN REAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON PREMISES (FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA). USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Mar 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (SOUP STOCK) NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. THE SAID UNCOVERED SOUP IN A POT IS BEING COOLED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. (MANAGER REMOVED THE POT OF SOUP FROM MOP SINK). SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER (LEFT)DOOR IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND SODA COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA HAS BUILD UP OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
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Sep 5, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed raw wood, peeling paint in front counter, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nunez Fonseca, Llc — Sabor a Jalisco Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nunez Fonseca, Llc — Sabor a Jalisco Restaurant on file is from May 13, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nunez Fonseca, Llc — Sabor a Jalisco Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nunez Fonseca, Llc — Sabor a Jalisco Restaurant.
Has Nunez Fonseca, Llc — Sabor a Jalisco Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nunez Fonseca, Llc — Sabor a Jalisco Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nunez Fonseca, Llc — Sabor a Jalisco 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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