EL CAPITAN BAR & RESTAURANT

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED WORKING NGREDIENTS (FLOUR, SEASONINGS, SUGAR) REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE LARGE AND SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS... IN PREP AREA IN CORNER UNDER MICROWAVE AND SIGNS, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD, IN CORNER TO LEFT OF ICE MACHINE AND SHELVING RACK, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE, IN BAR IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SMALL SPACE UNDER PIPING, SCATTERED ACROSS STAGE SURROUNDING MUSIC EQUIPMENT, 2ND FLOOR COUNTERTOPS, IN OFFICE SPACE UNDER DESK, IN CORNER IN DINING ROOM ADJACENT TO WINDOW AND BASMENT STORAGE UNDERWOOD PLANKS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL SAID DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY ON PREMISE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING THREE DOORS OPEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS FRONT ENTRANCE, SIDE DOOR NEAR RESTROOMS, REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IN PREP AND BAR ARE STORE IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NOTED GASKETS LOCATED ON CHEST FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH ACCUMMULATED BUILDUP ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES INSIDE TOILET ROOMS WITHOTU COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OUT C 08/06/2026 OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA, BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FANS IN PREP/BAR AS WELL AS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD ACCUMULATED WITH DUST, DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE FOR CFM CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES COOKS HAMBURGERS AND STEAKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES COOKS HAMBURGERS AND STEAKS. 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ALSO ADD THE STATEMENT THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-05. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS FLYING AROUND BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND ALSO ON THE WALLS AND BATHROOM STALL IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WOOD FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR THE FLOOR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2352589 ON 11/26/19 NOT CORRECTED: 10 - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 53 - MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. 56 - MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58 - OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA,GAPS AROUND OUTLETS UNDER COUNTER IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL AT BAR AREA.CRACKED WALL OUTLET IN BAR AREA.DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. FURNACE AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF DOUBLE OVENS,DOOR JAMS AND CREVICES OF DOOR FRAME IN PREP AREA,CREVICE OF WOOD IN BAR AREA.ALSO.APPX.60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON WINDOW LEDGE AND SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH TOOL ROOMS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/26/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA,GAPS AROUND OUTLETS UNDER COUNTER IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL AT BAR AREA.CRACKED WALL OUTLET IN BAR AREA.DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. FURNACE AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.