Chicago · Official inspection records
3020 N CENTRAL AVE · Chicago, IL 60634
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BORINQUEN RESTAURANT #2 on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · BORINQUEN RESTAURANT #2 · 3020 N CENTRAL AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · BORINQUEN RESTAURANT #2 · 3020 N CENTRAL AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Deep fryer storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Location recorded for this inspection · BORINQUEN RESTAURANT #2 · 3020 N CENTRAL AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods in coolers not labeled. Instructed to write name of all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior panel of ice machine, cooler shelves, exhaust hood and filters, interior of deep fryer cabinets and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in prep area behind equipment and under front cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove excessive water in utility room leaking from ceiling. Floor tile not maintianed in toilet room and prep area. Instructed to reseal and grout all cracks.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tile damaged in utility room. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Leak from ceiling in utility room. Instructed to repair to prevent leakage.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handler in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have proper hair restraint.
Location recorded for this inspection · BORINQUEN RESTAURANT #2 · 3020 N CENTRAL AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods in coolers not labeled. Instructed to write name of all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior panel of ice machine, cooler shelves, exhaust hood and filters, interior of deep fryer cabinets and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in prep area behind equipment and under front cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove excessive water in utility room leaking from ceiling. Floor tile not maintianed in toilet room and prep area. Instructed to reseal and grout all cracks.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tile damaged in utility room. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Leak from ceiling in utility room. Instructed to repair to prevent leakage.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handler in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have proper hair restraint.
Location recorded for this inspection · BORINQUEN RESTAURANT #2 · 3020 N CENTRAL AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED,AND SOME TILES TO REGROUT
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. ALL CEILING VENTS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;MISSING BASEBOARD TILE WALLS IN REAR MUST BE REPLACED; 8 INCH HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE MUST BE SEALED
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED,LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN, MUST CLEAN
Local context · Chicago
254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1330751.
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