Semillas Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2022
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Public records show six inspections at Semillas Restaurant stretching back to 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 3, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Semillas Restaurant since Oct 3, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 3, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AND DISH AREA. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL MICE DROPPINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES, ALL AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. THE FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE MANAGER ON SITE CLEANED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND KITCHEN AREA DOES NOT HAVE LABELS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SINGLE-USE ARTICLE CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE. MANAGER DISCARDED CUP ON SITE.
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Aug 20, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEIING AT BASEMENT STORAGE/DISHWASHING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 13, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-21-20 INSPECTION # 2386366. VIOLATION 39. Ice machine installed under boiler system pipe and pipes run through the walk-in cooler. Must relocate ice machine and/or encase pipe or shield to intercept any potential drips. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT MENTIONED VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEIING AT BASEMENT STORAGE/DISHWASHING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 21, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Ice machine installed under boiler system pipe and pipes run through the walk in cooler. Must relocate ice machine, and/or encase pipe or shield to intercept any potential drips.
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Jul 16, 2020
License
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREMISE DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH REFRIGERATION FOR STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS FOLLOWING THE MENU. WALK IN COOLER ON PREMISE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. MUST HAVE THE WALK IN COOLER FULLY OPERATIONAL AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND/OR BELOW WITH THERMOMETERS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA AND BETWEEN THE BASEMENT HAND WASH SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AT ABOVE LOCATIONS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR WITH A DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: --CRACKS ON FLOORS AT THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOMS AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD AND DISH WASHING AREA. --ROUGH WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AND DISH WASHING ROOM AND AT THE MENS BATHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS FOR EASY CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE. MUST ALSO REPAIR ALL ROUGH WALLS AND CEILING TO MAKE IT EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Semillas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Semillas Restaurant on file is from Oct 3, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Semillas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Semillas Restaurant.
Has Semillas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Semillas Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Semillas Restaurant 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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