Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for AY AY PICANTE on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2387185
Location recorded for this inspection · AY AY PICANTE · 4569 N ELSTON AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424351
Location recorded for this inspection · AY AY PICANTE · 4569 N ELSTON 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: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELVES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILLATION HOOD.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCETED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGE FLOOR TILES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING (BY ICE MACHINE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1336014
Location recorded for this inspection · AY AY PICANTE · 4569 N ELSTON 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 TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST AT STORAGE RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER (PREP AREA) OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER, FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, MICROWAVE SHELVES WITH HEAVY DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR INSIDE GARAGE/STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670900
Location recorded for this inspection · AY AY PICANTE · 4569 N ELSTON 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: Above violation still remaining.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604595
Location recorded for this inspection · AY AY PICANTE · 4569 N ELSTON 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: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Rear storage shelving/racks need cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear storage areas, garage area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in dining area, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604337
Location recorded for this inspection · AY AY PICANTE · 4569 N ELSTON 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: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced. Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning.Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, dish machine area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, in rear hallway, rear storage areas, shall be repair, sealed. Walls that had exposed insulation, exposed raw wood in rear storage areas shall be repair/sealed.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in rear kitchen area, storage area, and dish machine area, that were damaged/broken shall be replaced. Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
124323
Location recorded for this inspection · AY AY PICANTE · 4569 N ELSTON 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. MUST PUT A LABEL ON ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND DATED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NEED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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. BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALLS BY THE OUTSIDE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE ALL THE FOOD STAINED AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TOO.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60630
194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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