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Rojo Gusano

4217-4219 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Rojo Gusano. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Rojo Gusano's record stops at Mar 24, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 1 AT 60.1F AND THE OTHER AT 51.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 7 POUNDS COOKED BEEF AT 53.9F, 5 POUNDS RAW BEEF AT 55.4F, 2 POUNDS HAM AT 53.2F, 2 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES/ONIONS AT 55.9F, 3 POUNDS DICED MUSHROOMS AT 52.4F, 5 POUNDS COOKED PORK AT 56.3F, 5 POUNDS GUACAMOLE/AVOCADOS AT 49.6F, AND 1 POUND CHEESE AT 50.6F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005 (A). APPROXIMATELY 30 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED VALUE AOF ABOUT 150 DOLLARS.
3
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Aug 19, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rojo Gusano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rojo Gusano on file is from Mar 24, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Rojo Gusano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rojo Gusano have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rojo Gusano 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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