Senor Pan Cafe
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2016
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Score
Across the available record, Senor Pan Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent visit was on Jun 14, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Senor Pan Cafe since Jun 14, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
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
Jun 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 61.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS READING THE TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- CUBAN SANDWICH(PORK) 45.4F, EMPANADAS 50.8F AND HAM STICKS 56.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 75 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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May 10, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER NEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-BEEF 61.5F,EGGS 60.2F, HAM 48.8F, RICE AND BEANS COMBO 53.1F, PORK 53.4F, EMPANADAS 48.7F, CHICKEN 49.3F, CUBAN SANDWICH(HAM/CHEESE/PORK)54.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 100 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $267.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER NEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH PALLETS. REMOVE DIRT AND TRASH.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 31, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED/DATED,ALSO;BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN SHELVING NEED A LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ALSO;THE VENTS ARE DUSTY INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BENEATH THE STAIRCASE SAME AREA.
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78
Jun 20, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ALSO;THE VENTS ARE DUSTY INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BENEATH THE STAIRCASE SAME AREA.
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Feb 24, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Senor Pan Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Senor Pan Cafe on file is from Jun 14, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Senor Pan Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Senor Pan Cafe.
Has Senor Pan Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Senor Pan Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Senor Pan Cafe 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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