Restaurant El Asador
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2012
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Across the available record, Restaurant El Asador has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Restaurant El Asador's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 3, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Restaurant El Asador is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER'S GASKET IS IN POOR REPAIR IT IS RIPPED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT SO THE COVER CLOSES PROPERLY.
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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. THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER AND THE UP RIGHT FREEZER ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THEM LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STOREROOM THEY ARE DUSTY.
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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. ALL THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND FOOD STORE ROOM HAS CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT THEM WHEN PREMISES IS CLOSED.
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May 6, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARDS AND CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. WALLS THRU-OUT NOT C.LEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT WHERE NECESSARY. CAULKING BEHIND SINKS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLEAN. REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS.
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Sep 22, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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 LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & LABLE FOOD STORAGE COTAINERS.
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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 MULTIUSE UTENSILS & PLASTIC WEAR.
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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 PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DISH RACKS.
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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 DEFROST ALL FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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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 REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOMS,DINING AREA.
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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 CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,GAP ON SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DINING AREA & STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALL & CEILING.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & REMOVE PLASTIC FROM SAME,NO VENTILATION IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM,TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN ADDITIONAL CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS & FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD(CART,1 EYE STOVE,BOXES ETC.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurant El Asador last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurant El Asador on file is from Feb 3, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurant El Asador?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Restaurant El Asador.
Has Restaurant El Asador's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Restaurant El Asador have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Restaurant El 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.
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