Senor Pan Express Ob

5059 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2017
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Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Senor Pan Express Ob, the earliest from 2015. The most recent report on file is from Aug 14, 2017. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Senor Pan Express Ob is from Aug 14, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Senor Pan Express Ob on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,BEANS,PORK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNIT NEAR STEAM TABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS LOWER STORAGE CABINETS,WHEEL BASES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR
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Aug 11, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 45.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 105LBS. RAW BEEF STEAK 52.7F,53.0F,54.4F,54.7F,56.7F,57.057.4F,1LB.FLAN 49.0F,49.6F,50.0F,50.6F,24 GALLONS OF MILK RANGING FROM 46.7F-51.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0 OR BELOW.APPX.298 LBS. $439.50. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER AND A BOWL,KNIFE AND SCRUBBER INSIDE OF SAME HAND SINK BASIN.MANAGER HAD TO TURN ON HOT WATER FROM UNDERNEATH HAND SINK.ARTICLES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM SINK AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS WITH AN APPX."4-6" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE LIDS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN LID AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNIT NEAR STEAM TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS LOWER STORAGE CABINETS,WHEEL BASES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TABLE STORAGE UNDER THE FLAT GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 20, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLAN FOR SALE IN FRONT COOLER WITH NO LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOP, OVEN AND MICROWAVE INTERIOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT,REAR SLICER PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN REAR MOP SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 23, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 21, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BARRIRER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYESS AT FRONT SERVING AREAS. MUST INSTALL BARRIERS AT FRONT SERVING AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005A.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Senor Pan Express Ob last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Senor Pan Express Ob on file is from Aug 14, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Senor Pan Express Ob?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Senor Pan Express Ob.

Has Senor Pan Express Ob's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Senor Pan Express Ob have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Senor Pan Express Ob means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.