Restaurante Fina Estampa
Last inspected: Aug 16, 2017
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Score
Restaurante Fina Estampa has been inspected 11 times since 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 16, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 16, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 16, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES DARK SMOKED STAINED THROUGHOUT. MUST REPLACE/REPAINT CEILING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, CEILING MUST BE LIGHT COLORED.
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Dec 12, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BLUE CORN DESSERT AT THE COCA-COLA 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER NOT DATED AND LABELED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY AND FILTERS ABOVE THE OVEN AREA TO REMOVE GRIME ACCUMULATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE SMALL WHITE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER.FOUND NO THERMOMETER AT ABOVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE SERVERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS NOT FOUND IN THE IR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS MUST BE DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.FOUND ABOVE ITEMS NOT DATED OR LABELED AT THE 4DR-REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND REMOVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE SMALL INTERIOR FREEZER PORTION OF THE SMALL FRIDGE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AS WELL AS AT THE SMALL SILVER FRIDGE LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: AT THE CLOSET STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE ROOM MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.FOUND MAY ITEMS ON THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CEILING PANELS, WALLS AND FILTERS AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF LARGE WHITE PLASTIC PAINT CONTAINERS BEING STORED INSIDE THE MOP CLOSET AREA.
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May 27, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: OVEN GREASE TRAYS, HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIMENT, AND INTERIOR REFRIGERATION COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA,TOILET ROOMS AND DINING ROOM MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COPIES OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM ANSI APPROVED COURSE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER, AND BOTTOM INTERIOR COOLERS SHELVES,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CHANGE SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Feb 19, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: HOLD HOLDING UNIT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 140F OR ABOVE. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 110F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 112F BY THE EXTERIOR THERMOMETER ATTACHED TO THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL RE INSPECTION BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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. OBSERVED 2 ROTISSERIE CHICKENS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT 65.7F. OBSERVED 19 ROTISSERIE CHICKENS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 112.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 120# OF CHICKEN WORTH $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT IN THE REACH-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOODS PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: OVEN GREASE TRAYS, HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIMENT, AND INTERIOR REFRIGERATION COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM REAR KITCHEN AREA. STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA NEATLY AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR KITCHEN AREA AND REORGANIZE.
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Jul 3, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER, AND STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOMS DOOR.(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
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Jun 26, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/2 AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER MUST BE MAINTAINED,LID HAS TO BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZERS(X2) WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE LID FOR THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR AND FLOUR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER,REACH IN COOLER,(WITH FOOD SPILLED AND STAINED)AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE GRILL,OVEN AND DEEP FRYER,WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. FILTER AND HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING FOR BOTH WASH]ROOMS. NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE DINING TABLES ,COUNTER, AND PREP TABLES, IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 9, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 3, 2012
License
10 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO COLD RUNNING WATER FOR FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK, MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CITY CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE, MUST PROVIDE CITY CERTIFICATE OR ENROLLMENT LETTER.
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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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON UP RIGHT FREEZER DOOR.
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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. MUST CLEAN/SANITZE; FRONT AREA STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND MOP SINK.
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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 CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK AND NORTH WALL UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN AND REPAINT, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
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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. INTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP FOR SAME SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SERVING COUNTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurante Fina Estampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurante Fina Estampa on file is from Aug 16, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurante Fina Estampa?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Restaurante Fina Estampa.
Has Restaurante Fina Estampa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurante Fina Estampa have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Restaurante Fina Estampa 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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