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Perejil Restaurant

3835 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2014
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Perejil Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 11, 2014. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Perejil Restaurant's record stops at Aug 11, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Perejil Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK. OPERATOR HAD SHUT OFF VALVE TO SINK TO PREVENT LEAKING. OPERATOR RESTORED HOT WATER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT HOT AND COLD WATER, UNDER CITY PRESSURE, MUST ALWAYS BE MAINTAINED AT HANDSINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
11
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER, INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED CONCRETE ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL EXPOSED CONCRETE AND TO MAINTAIN SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD LIGHTS IN BASEMENT (NEAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK) AND KITCHEN (ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) AND TO MAINTAIN.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS TO ENSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE THERMOMETERS.
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70
Jan 18, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS,RICE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE UTENSILS/KNIFES MUST BE STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER NOT IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP COOLER AND FOOD PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVES,GRILL,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND SEAL OPENINGS ON EAST SIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER SAME AREA.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
42
70
Oct 22, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RAW WOOD CHIPPING SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED ON LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA CLEAN, AND BETTER ORGANIZE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Perejil Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Perejil Restaurant on file is from Aug 11, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Perejil Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Perejil Restaurant.

Has Perejil Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Perejil Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Perejil Restaurant 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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