Picosito Grill

3553-3559 E 100Th St, Chicago, IL 60617

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Picosito Grill has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Jul 15, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Picosito Grill dates to Jul 15, 2019.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.

“Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Picosito Grill trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2019

Reinspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Apr 26, 2019

License

1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINING 100F DURING THE INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WAS AT 91F, HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DRINK STATION WAS AT 85F, AND THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR WAS AT 70F. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID HAND WASHING SINKS MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE WITH A FOOT NOTE OR A DISCLOSURE (AN ASTREIK NEXT TO EACH ITEM) AND A REMINDER THAT STATES (CONSUMPTION OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN A CABINET BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: 5-103.11(A) OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR AND NO HOT WATER AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND HOT WATER AT THE UTILITY SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A SLITE BROWN SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK LOCATED UNDER THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Picosito Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Picosito Grill on file is from Jul 15, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Picosito Grill?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Picosito Grill.

Has Picosito Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Picosito Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Picosito Grill 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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