Pupuseria Metapan Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2021
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Pupuseria Metapan Restaurant has been inspected seven times since 2017. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Pupuseria Metapan Restaurant is from Jan 15, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pupuseria Metapan Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 8, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS ON KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Feb 25, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS IN REAR MAIN STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.
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May 3, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AT BASE OF WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING FROM HOT LINE HOOD AT MAIN KITCHEN .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Dec 6, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL AND BOILER ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL AROUND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Apr 13, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.---------MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PREMISES HAS SERVICE REPORT BUT NO LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO WATER SEEPING BETWEEN DIVIDER OF 1ST COMPARTMENT INTO 2ND COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (A METAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EQUIPPED WITH AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD, A GREASE TRAP AND WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SINKS SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF THE UTENSILS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PIECE BEHIND BAR COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. ALL COOLER MUST BE TURNED ON BY NEXT INSPECTION.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE FOR ALL HAND SINK ON PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pupuseria Metapan Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pupuseria Metapan Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2021. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pupuseria Metapan Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pupuseria Metapan Restaurant.
Has Pupuseria Metapan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pupuseria Metapan Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pupuseria Metapan Restaurant 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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