Perez Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2016
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Perez Restaurant stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 11, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Perez Restaurant is from Apr 11, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Perez Restaurant on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2016
Complaint
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 NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE TOOK SOAP OUT OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO PUT AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHICH IN TURN RESULTED IN NO SOAP IN THE WOMEN'S WASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWLS AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATORING. MANAGER MADE SOAP AVAILABLE AT SAID SINKS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 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 ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT FANS LOCATED IN THE REAR WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOP AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAINS INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Apr 14, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT.
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Mar 27, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGERE TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1473954 ON 6-23-14. 32-NO FAN GUARD ON COMPRESSOR UNIT AT THE REAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LOOSE GASKETS AT FRONT 2-DOOR KITCHEN PREP COOLER AND REAR 2-DOOR COOLER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. 37-WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. 38-NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MAKER-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING-MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD ON REAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARD IN COCA COLA REACH-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN REAR WASHROOMS AND ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT.
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Jun 23, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO FAN GUARD ON COMPRESSOR UNIT AT THE REAR PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.ALSO,LOOSE GASKETS AT FRONT 2 DOOR KITCHEN PREP COOLER AND REAR 2 DOOR COOLER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COCA COLA COOLER,BAR GUN AND HOUSING ATTACHED,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACK CAULK ON WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MAKER- MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING-MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed both exposed handsinks in prep area not accessible: large cardboard boxes stacked in front of exposed handsink in prep area and no soap at either exposed handsinks in prep area. Also, no soap at mens staff toilet room handsink and bar exposed handsink. Instructed to keep handsinks convenient and accessible at all times and to provide and maintain handsoap. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil covering external bottom panel of ice machine. Instructed to remove aluminum foil to provide easy cleanable surface.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed light bulb missing in staff mens restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain light bulbs.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed bar and prep 3 compartment sinks without 3 drain plugs. Instructed to provide 3 drain plugs for both 3 compartment sinks.
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Jun 10, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON IT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. HOT WATER TANK ROOM/LAUNDRY ROOM AND BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE NORTH LADIES ROOM DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE, INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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Sep 12, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: THE CHLORINE BASED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS NO SANITIZING RINSE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED, FAX A RE-INSPECTION REQUEST TO (312) 746-4240 OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE BAR BLENDER HAS DIRTY BUILDUP ON THE LID AND BOTTOM; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE NORTH LADIES ROOM DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE, INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE REAR COOLER THERMOMETER IS BROKEN, REPLACE THE THERMOMETER.
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Aug 24, 2011
Complaint
4 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. LABEL THE LARGE CONTAINERS RICE, BEANS ECT.
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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. REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS.
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May 11, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. MISSING FAN SHIELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.
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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 THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perez Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perez Restaurant on file is from Apr 11, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perez Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Perez Restaurant.
Has Perez Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Perez Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Perez 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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