Taste of Havana — Senor Pan
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2022
86
Score
Across the available record, Taste of Havana — Senor Pan has five inspections on file, the first dated 2018. On Feb 2, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 2, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Taste of Havana — Senor Pan's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (BLACK BEANS AT 156.6F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 BOTH WASHROOM DOORS LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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Jan 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS SOUP AND CHICKEN STORED IN THE PREP COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL EXPIRED RTE FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE HAND WASHING SINK WAS BLOCKED WITH A PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF IT AND A GARBAGE CAN NEXT TO IT. THE HOT WATER VALVE ON THE SINK WAS ALSO TURNED OFF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE AT 141.3F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2346090 ON 11/21/19 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS REGARDING EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED PER OSHA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM DOORS LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 CONTAINERS OF RICE AND RICE & BEANS WITH AN IMPROPER OF INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 55.8F - 50.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 24LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOLLOWING THE NEW FOOD CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD IN THE PREP COOLER WITH NO DATE MARK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A USED BY DATE ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD 24 HOURS OR MORE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CUSTOMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON ALL MENUS ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB WALK-IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE BAR HAND SINK.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT STORED IN FRONT HOSTESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS STORED ON BOTTOM SHELVING RACK NEAR SWINGING DOORS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH ITS COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COMMON AREA DOOR IN REAR AND THE BASEMENT DOOR ADJACENT TO DRY STORAGE AREA NOT TO BE RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP IN THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEAL OF THE GAP ON BOTH DOORS LISTED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR SEPARATING THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLANTAS STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORED ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GRILL TABLE, UNDER STEAM TABLE, FILTERS, HOOD, FRYER AND MICROWAVE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT LISTED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE ICE MACHINE TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR MATS IN THE KITCHEN TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR MATS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED LIQUOR STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL LIQUOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ON THE WALL BASE NEAR THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS ALONG THE WALL BASE NEAR THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 27, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 21, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed open entry ways to the front prep area and the rear prep area. Instructed facility to install an adequate barrier to prevent non-authorized personnel from entering food prep areas. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Observed the dish machine in rear prep to not be operating at time of inspection. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so dish machine washes, rinses, and sanitized correct. Observed no chemical test kit on site for the testing of the dish machine or the three compartment sinks. Instructed facility to maintain the appropriate test kit on site and to maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of Havana — Senor Pan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of Havana — Senor Pan on file is from Feb 2, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of Havana — Senor Pan?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taste of Havana — Senor Pan.
Has Taste of Havana — Senor Pan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of Havana — Senor Pan have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taste of Havana — Senor Pan 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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