Pupuseria El Excelente

1758 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

PUPUSERIA EL EXCELENTE, located at 1758 W 18Th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on June 11, 2015. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with food and non-food contact surfaces, lighting, and food labeling. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across four scored visits.

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Inspection History
Jun 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Oct 16, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Jun 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Apr 25, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Violations — Jun 11, 2015 Inspection
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST INTERIOR OF REAR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)