Pupuseria El Excelente

10244 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 7, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Pupuseria El Excelente has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Pupuseria El Excelente was last inspected on Jun 7, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 7, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Pupuseria El Excelente on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 7, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2011

License

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR 1ST AND BASEMENT ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.2 WALL TILES MISSING AND 1 COVING TILE MISSING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, AND RE-ORGANIZE THE OTHER ITEMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pupuseria El Excelente last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pupuseria El Excelente on file is from Jun 7, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Pupuseria El Excelente's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pupuseria El Excelente have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pupuseria El Excelente 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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