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ROJO GUSANO

3830 W LAWRENCE AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ROJO GUSANO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559999

Location recorded for this inspection · ROJO GUSANO · 3830 W LAWRENCE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989352

Location recorded for this inspection · ROJO GUSANO · 3830 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965893

Location recorded for this inspection · ROJO GUSANO · 3830 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : MEN AND WOMENS BATHROOMS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ABOVE THE FAN VENT BUILD UP DUSTS,AND NOTICE IN THE KITHCHEN AREA UNDER THE HOOD THE HAS BULIDUP DUST.AT THE BAR AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IT LEAKING. ALSO NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965585

Location recorded for this inspection · ROJO GUSANO · 3830 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED UPRIGHT TALL COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH AIR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE UPRIGHT TALL REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 56.3F CHEESE 52.3F COOKED CHICKEN 46.9F EGGS 54.6F QUESO FRESCO 52.4F, TORILLA SAUCE 52.4F MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELLY 68LBS VALUE OF $110 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SEWAGE BLACK PARTICIALS COMMING OUT FROM THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN AND GOING INTO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,AND ALSO NOTICE WATER BACK UP AT THE OTHER 2COMPARTMENT SINK. PREMISES HAS A LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE INSTRUCTED TO USE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WALLS AND CARDBOARD BOXES BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA AND WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THUR OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT UNDER THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE MAIN KITCHEN,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THE CORNERS OF THE FLOOR, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,DISHMACHIN AREA,BASEMENT STORAGE,MOP SINK AREA,ECT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MEN AND WOMENS BATHROOMS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ABOVE THE FAN VENT BUILD UP DUSTS,AND NOTICE IN THE KITHCHEN AREA UNDER THE HOOD THE HAS BULIDUP DUST.AT THE BAR AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IT LEAKING. ALSO NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NEEDS REFRIGERATION THEMOMETERS IN ALL UNITS, IN KITCHEN,BST REFRIGERATION UNITS, FRONT BAR AREA, IN PREP COOLER

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965643

Location recorded for this inspection · ROJO GUSANO · 3830 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1633121

Location recorded for this inspection · ROJO GUSANO · 3830 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE TALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES WITH SMALL OPENINGS FOR TABLETOP WATER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A BOTTLE BRUSH TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SAID BOTTLE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALLS WHERE THE WALLS MEET THE FLOORS.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1099164

Location recorded for this inspection · ROJO GUSANO · 3830 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098803

Location recorded for this inspection · ROJO GUSANO · 3830 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS AT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES AT BAR AREA AND COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS, BAR AREA AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND/NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLER SPLATTER WITH FOOD AND GREASE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK IN POOR REPAIR/LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR; ALSO TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE FOR HAND WASHING BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521840

Location recorded for this inspection · ROJO GUSANO · 3830 W LAWRENCE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, AND MOP SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT DININGS AREA AND KITCHEN, SEAL WALL OPENINGS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM, CLEAN AND RE-PAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING ATTACHMENTS AT BAR AND DINING AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.

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322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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