Rojo Gusano

3131 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 10, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Rojo Gusano. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 10, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Rojo Gusano is from Jun 10, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Rojo Gusano is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 10, 2016

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR AT BAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

May 24, 2016

License

7 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT UP AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST INSTALL,

Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: USING PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, REPORT DATED, 9/15/15, NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, MUST PROVIDE UPON NEXT INSPECTION WITH CONTRACT IN BUSINESS NAME,

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: USING GARBAGE CONTAINERS FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINERS IN NEW BUSINESS NAME,

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK ON SITE, MUST INSTALL,

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BATHROOM AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rojo Gusano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rojo Gusano on file is from Jun 10, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rojo Gusano?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rojo Gusano.

Has Rojo Gusano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rojo Gusano have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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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