Restaurant El Asador II — Asador

4117 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk

Restaurant El Asador II — Asador appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2012. On Aug 6, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 17 violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 13 times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Restaurant El Asador II — Asador is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: O4-601.11(C) BSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE ON THE COOLER'S INTERIOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA 2-DOOR COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF BEEF, CHICKEN, AND PORK IN PREP KITCHEN AREA WITH NO DATE MARKING OR PRODUCTION DATES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. (CITATION UNDER #32)
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKUP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE DRAIN TO ELIMINATE BACKUP. (THE FOOD PREP AREA VOLUNTARILY CLOSED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION UNTIL RE-INSPECTION IS PERFORMED; ALTERNATE HAND AVAILABLE). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 13 LIVE ANTS AND 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND COOLER NEXT TO HANDSINK, REAR PREP AREA TWO-DOOR COOLER INTERIOR.OBSERVED 10 LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. PERSON TO ABATE PEST ACTIVITY AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF AN ICE MACHINE IN CONTACT WITH ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED, TAGGED, AND HELD FOR INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE ON THE COOLER'S INTERIOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA 2-DOOR COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING AND LEAVING FROM THE BOTTOM GASKET. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR AND BEANS CONTAINER NOT LABELED ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN AND REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FACILITY USING CRATES TO STORE PEPPERS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRATES WITH CONTAINERS THAT ARE FOOD GRADE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REPAINT OR REPLACE SHEVLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE, AND A LIGHT PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND A MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN SHELVING AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 31, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DRINK SERVICE STATIONS ON SALES FLOOR IN REAR DINING/WAIT STATION AREA.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LOCK OR REMOVE FOOD FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND REMOVE PAPER FROM 3- COMP SINK USED AS A STOPPER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3 & 2 DOOR REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH SCRAPE TABLE AT DISH MACHINE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN ALL COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK AND TO FIT INTO DISH MACHINE TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED.MUST REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SMALLER POTS,PROVIDE LARGER SINK TO SANITIZE OR BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE POTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND WHEEL BASES IN REAR AREA,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF/OFFICE & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS IN MAIN PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH REAR STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: nspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE -EYE STOVES NOT PLACED PROPERLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DRINK SERVICE STATIONS ON SALES FLOOR IN REAR DINING/WAIT STATION AREA.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C
10
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546319 1/10/22 NOT CORRECTED #25- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090))(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LOCK OR REMOVE FOOD FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND REMOVE PAPER FROM 3- COMP SINK USED AS A STOPPER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3 & 2 DOOR REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH SCRAPE TABLE AT DISH MACHINE.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN ALL COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK AND TO FIT INTO DISH MACHINE TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED.MUST REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SMALLER POTS,PROVIDE LARGER SINK TO SANITIZE OR BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE POTS.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND WHEEL BASES IN REAR AREA,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF/OFFICE & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH REAR STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS IN MAIN PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE -EYE STOVES NOT PLACED PROPERLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS DATED 1/9/22 INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 30LBS. RICE AT 46.4F,35LBS. BEANS AT 44.6F-53.2F,5 LBS. MENUDO AT 53.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.70LBS. $172.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,RICE,PORK,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:20 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DRINK SERVICE STATIONS ON SALES FLOOR NEAR FRONT DOOR/WAITING AREA AND IN REAR DINING/WAIT STATION AREA.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN BIN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND POP AREA,MOP SINK AREA AND STAFF TOILET ROOM NEAR SINK.ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER POP STORAGE SHELF. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/10/22.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI=USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LOCK OR REMOVE FOOD FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND REMOVE PAPER FROM 3- COMP SINK USED AS A STOPPER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3 & 2 DOOR REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH SCRAPE TABLE AT DISH MACHINE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN ALL COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK AND TO FIT INTO DISH MACHINE TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED.MUST REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SMALLER POTS,PROVIDE LARGER SINK TO SANITIZE OR BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO PROPELY SANITIZE POTS.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND WHEEL BASES IN REAR AREA,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF/OFFICE & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH REAR STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS IN MAIN PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE -EYE STOVES NOT PLACED PROPERLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PROPANE TANKS ON SITE IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Jun 18, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT THIS HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED GASKETS DAMAGED ON DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR: RUST, HEAVILY SOILED, PAINT CHIPPING, ETC. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYER. OBSERVED BLOOD ON BOTTOM OF 3 DOOR FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPES UNDER LEFT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALSO ON WALLS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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45
Apr 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NEXT TO COOLERS AND STORAGE UNITS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
12
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 14, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2081293 DATE 8/30/2017.VIOLATION #35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA MUST REPLACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
14
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOS STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL. ALSO REPLACE MISSING TOILET TOP.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SIDE PARTY ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO RE PAINT WALLS IN MENS RESTROOM UNDER THE HAND DRYER, AND LADIES AROUND HAND SINK. CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENT, AND LIGHT SHIELD.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TABLE TOP, NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Aug 30, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. CHICKEN 212*F, REFRIED BEANS 150.4*F.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1932588 DATED 6/13/2016. CORRECT BY DATE 9/3/2017. VIOLATION # 35 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA, MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL. ALSO REPLACE MISSING TOILET TOP.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SIDE PARTY ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO RE-PAINT WALLS IN MENS RESTROOM UNDER THE HAND DRYER, AND IN LADIES AROUND HAND SINK. CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENT, AND LIGHT SHIELD.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TABLE TOP, NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Jun 13, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND THE 2 DOOR STANDUP PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND BEEF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 51.8F, EGGS AT 63F, SALSA AT 52F, BEEF AT 48F, AND COOKED BEANS AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 160# OF FOOD WORTH $780. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT BY A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TAKE THE TORTILLAS OFF OF THE GRILL WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND PUT THEM ON THE PLATES. MANAGEMENT WAS NOTIFIED ON REPORT #1547304 ON 6/19/15 THAT THEIR IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT-TOP GRILL, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND GYRO MACHINE) STORED UNDERNEATH A CANOPY OUTSIDE IN THE PARKING LOT. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WAS CONNECTED TO A GAS LINE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE. PREMISES HAS TABLES AND CHAIRS ALSO STORED UNDERNEATH THE CANOPY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT COOKING OUTSIDE IS NOT APPROVED AND TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE AND TO REMOVE THE GAS LINE. NO FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED OUTSIDE AT THIS TIME. PREMISES WAS PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED OF THIS VIOLATION ON REPORT #1547304 DATED 6/19/15 AND REPORT #1547333 DATED 7/14/15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547333 ON 7/19/15 NOT CORRECTED: 41 - EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE REAR (COOKING EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, MILK CRATES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM REAR AND MAINTAIN AREA SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
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Jul 14, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6/19/15 REPORT 1547304 NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL, STEAM TABLE, HOT HOLDING UNIT, ETC) CANOPY , TABLES AND CHAIRS LOCATED ON EXTERIOR OF PREMISES IN PARKING LOT. INSTD MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ABOVE NOTED AND IS NOT APPROVED/ALLOWED TO COOK FOOD NOR STORE EQUIPMENT AT OUTSIDE. FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS, OPEN TO AIR. ALL ABOVE MENTIONED TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED. ALL MENTIONED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM NOT DISPLAYED NOR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE POSTED AND DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VISIBLE FOR VIEW FOR CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MEAT SLICER IN POOR REPAIR, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE REAR (COOKING EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, MILK CRATES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM REAR AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Jun 19, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CONTAINER OF RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 102.7F AT STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO RAPIDLY REHEAT TO 165F PRIOR TO HOLDING ON STEAM TABLE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLERS, EXCESSIVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED FOOD HANLDER TOUCHING GRILLED ONIONS , CONDIMENTS AND PLACING ON TACOS WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER DRINKING IN PREP AREA AND TOUCHING MOUSTACHE WITH GLOVES AND PROCEEDING TO HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT HANDWASHING AND CHANGING GLOVES. ALSO ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND IMMEDIATELY TOUCHING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES NOR HANDWASHING. INSTD ON PROPER HANDWASHING, CHANGING GLOVES, WHEN NECESSARY, AND CONSUMING BEVERAGES IN DESIGNATED AREA. INSTD MGR THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 CRITICAL.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL, STEAM TABLE, HOT HOLDING UNIT, ETC) WITH CANOPY ABOVE, TABLES AND CHAIRS LOCATED ON EXTERIOR OF PREMISES IN PARKING LOT. INSTD MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ABOVE NOTED AND IS NOT APPROVED/ALLOWED TO COOK FOOD NOR STORE EQUIPMENT AT OUTSIDE. FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS, OPEN TO AIR. NO FOOD BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MEAT SLICER IN POOR REPAIR, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE REAR (COOKING EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, MILK CRATES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM REAR AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Jun 4, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE POROUS MATERIAL TO LINE SHELVES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTIAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN BATHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES
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May 27, 2014
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LB CONTAINER OF PORK VALUED AT $40 RESTING ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 117.9 F. PORK WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. NO PROPER COOLING METHODS WERE BEING APPLIED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. EXTERMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR AND LIGHT VISIBLE ON SIDE OF DOOR. RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND ADDITIONAL REAR YARD WITH GARBAGE AND RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 3/26/13 #1146347: # 32 REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE SMALL CHEST COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT, #33 UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR HAS HEAVY ICE BUILDUP INSIDE MUST DEFROST UNIT, #36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILD COVER FOR BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN FRONT OF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE POROUS MATERIAL TO LINE SHELVES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTIAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR MOP ROOM. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN BATHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE FILLED WITH CLUTTER. UNABLE TO ENTER ROOM AND INSPECT DUE TO ITS CLUTTER. FRUIT FLIES PRESENT WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER SO THAT EXTERMINATOR CAN PROPERLY TREAT ROOM. MAINTAIN ROOM IN A CLUTTER FREE MANNER TO DETER AND RODENT AND OR INSECT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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50
Apr 2, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BETWEEN 55 TO 60 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE A 2 DOOR STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR OF PREMISES ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF CLOSET RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UPON ENTERING PREMISES OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEANS,RICE AND STEAK ETC CERTIFIED MANAGER DID ARRIVE ON PREMISES AT 9:20 AM WITH HIS WALLET SIZE SANITATION CERTIFICATE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1174364 DATE 09-04-2012 NOT CORRECTED(32)MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER,EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND GRILL,AREA UNDER GRILL,REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE LOOSE(34)CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT(COOKING,ICE MACHINE,SINKS ETC) AND MAINTAIN(35)CLEAN UPPER AND LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS OF WASHROOMS,SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND PIPE BEHIND DEEP FREEZER NEAR ICE MACHINE,REPAIR SMALL CRACKS OR CHIPPED AREAS OF WALLS IN STORAGE AREA OF KITCHEN ADD WALL COVING TO LOWER WALL OF WASHROOM IN FAR REAR SEATING AREA(38)PROVIDE A TOILET BOWL COVER FOR TOILET IN FAR REAR SEATING AREA(40)PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS(41)ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND ENCLOSED STORAGE OUTSIDE;REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONMS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT LABEL OR DATED MUST PROVIDE
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE SMALL CHEST COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC PAINT
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UPRIGHT REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE MUST DEFROST UNIT
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SMALL OPENING IN CEILING OF EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FRONT OF PREMISES
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Sep 4, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND GRILL, AREA UNDER GRILL. REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE LOOSE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, ICE MACHINE, SINKS ETC) AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN UPPER AND LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS OF WASHROOMS, SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND PIPE BEHIND DEEP FREEZER NEAR ICE MACHINE, REPAIR SMALL CRACKS OR CHIPPED AREAS OF WALLS IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF KITCHEN. ADD WALL COVING TO LOWER WALL OF WASHROOM IN FAR REAR SEATING AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A TOILET BOWL COVER FOR TOILET IN FAR REAR SEATING AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND ENCLOSED STORAGE OUTSIDE; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurant El Asador II — Asador last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurant El Asador II — Asador on file is from Aug 6, 2024. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurant El Asador II — Asador?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Restaurant El Asador II — Asador.

Has Restaurant El Asador II — Asador's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Restaurant El Asador II — Asador have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Restaurant El Asador II — Asador means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Restaurant El Asador II — Asador inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurant El Asador II — Asador is inspected around two times per year on average.