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Picosito Grill-Bar

3553-3559 E 100Th St, Chicago, IL 60617
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2017
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Picosito Grill-Bar has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 20, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Picosito Grill-Bar since Sep 20, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Picosito Grill-Bar is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER AREA OF ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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95
Jul 27, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE DUST, ALSO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED LOCKS ON THE MENS TOILET ROOM DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE LOCKS FOR ONE OCCUPANCY TOILET ROOM.
37
90
Sep 16, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUOILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM LOCATED NEAR BAR AREA
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT UPON NEXT INSPECTION
45
86
Sep 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO ICE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE'S A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT (WHEN FACING THE SINK) FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK.
38
86
Jul 11, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN SOME AREAS IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE ALL OVER THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE.ASO IN 1ST FL CLOSET.
41
86
Oct 17, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS DIRECTLY OVER PREP AREA MUST STILL BE SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD LIGHTS.
36
95
Oct 11, 2012
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES FOR BUSINESS OPERATION.PREMISES HAS ONE SMALL COOLER.MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW,OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LARGE COOLER MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW.ALSO PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/NOT OPERABLE.MUST REPAIR,MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.
2
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSE SINK IN WAITRESS SERVICE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER.
11
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-DOORS ON PREMISE NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM-1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES AND WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HOLES IN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN CLOST NEAR BAR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BRICK WALLS NOT SEALED IN DINING ROOM,AND OPENING IN UPPER WAL TO OUTSIDE BY DOOR IN KITCHEN.MUST SEAL.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN PREP AREA.MUST SHIELD
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASMENT ARES.MUST REMOVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Picosito Grill-Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Picosito Grill-Bar on file is from Sep 20, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Picosito Grill-Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Picosito Grill-Bar.

Has Picosito Grill-Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Picosito Grill-Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Picosito Grill-Bar 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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