Pupuseria El Salvador
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2010
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Score
PUPUSERIA EL SALVADOR, located at 10602 S Avenue L in Chicago, IL, underwent its most recent inspection on August 13, 2010. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 61, with ten minor violations noted. Among the noted violations were issues related to maintaining proper food temperatures during storage, preparation, display, and service, as well as the posting of customer advisories.
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Inspection History
Aug 13, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Violations — Aug 13, 2010 Inspection
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN COOLER (PEPSI)IN DINING AREA NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER- AIR TEMP. WAS 60.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMP. FOR HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OR USE COOLER FOR BEVERAGE ONLY.* CITATION #64661-16 ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE INADEQUATE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 46.5F TO 66.5F AND INCLUDED ITEMS SUCH AS BEANS, BREAD PUDDING AND RICE/BEANS. ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROX. 75LBS. VALUED AT $200.00
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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. MUST DATE AND LABLE ALL COOKED AND RE-PACKAGED ITEMS INSIDE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT POTS/PANS UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA ACROSS FROM 3-COMP. SINK.
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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. MUST SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.
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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. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND CLEAN ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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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. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT THE TOP IN BETWEEN STORAGE RACKS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA AND SEAL ALL CRACKS AND AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS. MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK UNDER THE WASHBOWL ON THE LEFT SIDE IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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