Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SAZON CUBANO 2.0 on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631623
Location recorded for this inspection · SAZON CUBANO 2.0 · 2252 N WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL HEAVY COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH LEAK FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK BASIN AND ON TO PREP FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP, AND DUST DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 NOTED ONE OUT OF FOUR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102520
Location recorded for this inspection · PALADAR · 2252 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINEN LOCATED ON BASEMENT. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHER OR FOR THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE THE EQUIPMENT/SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/10/17 REPORT#19954232 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. 34 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. 43 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON MEAT CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN PALSTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY. OBSERVED PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DRY STORAE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LISDS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TYPE ON CHEST FREEZER LIDS ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE TYPE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION FANS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BASEMENT WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED WALL TILES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR WITH NO COVER. MUST PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATED AND MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2102361
Location recorded for this inspection · PALADAR · 2252 N WESTERN 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 RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1952224
Location recorded for this inspection · PALADAR · 2252 N WESTERN 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 RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995428
Location recorded for this inspection · PALADAR · 2252 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BROWN AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED BROKEN AND LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEES MUST USE SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734503
Location recorded for this inspection · PALADAR · 2252 N WESTERN 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: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USED BY DATE AND/OR PREPARES BY DATE,
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE GROCERY BAG STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID OR INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER....ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOO GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HALL ON WALL AT THE MAIN DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/ OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441787
Location recorded for this inspection · PALADAR · 2252 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490442
Location recorded for this inspection · PALADAR · 2252 N WESTERN 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 INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NEXT TO THE SANDWICH PRESS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SEWER DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1206418
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BOLERO · 2252 N WESTERN 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679655
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BOLERO · 2252 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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. MUST INVERT MULTI-USE PLATES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA
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 STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT AREAS AND REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AT SERVICE COUNTER AREA
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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SHELF-INSIDE 1ST FLOOR FREEZER
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR 1ST FLOOR AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESP. BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
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 REPAIR HANDLE TO SPRAY DEVICE AT BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
586054
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BOLERO · 2252 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
586019
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BOLERO · 2252 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.Potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirement during storage approximately 9 #s of bean salad temperature measured 44.6f held inside the 2 door food prep cooler,3 dozens raw eggs,15#s cooked pork,measured 44.7f.total dollar value$100.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING-UP AT SANITIZING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT ONCE WATER IS FILLED IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OBSERVED WASTE WATER COMING UP AT OTHER COMPARTMENTS,GREASE TRAP BENEATH SAID SINK HAS RUST,HAS HOLE AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP BOX AND WASTE WATER LEAKING ONTO FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR,MANUAL SINK STOPPERS AT FAR LEFT,FAR RIGHT INSIDE SAID SINK NOT WORKING AND OBSERVED LACK OF WATER PRESSURE AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN BASEMENT ALSO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR THE SAME OBSERVED WASTE WATER COMING BACK UP,PIPES LEAKING BENEATH SAID SINK WRAPPED AROUND IN SOILED TOWELS. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. BLACK SLIME ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR ICE AND WATER CONTACT SERVICES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST HAVE MACHINE PROFESSIONALLY WASHED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A.
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.ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
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.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS,PANS,DISHWARE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE 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/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT FOODSERVICE EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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.INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS(KITCHEN,BAR),TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS(BAR AREA),FAN COVERS,CONDENSOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIFICALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS KITCHEN,BAR AREAS.
36
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.LIGHT BULBS OVER DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES.
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.DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EXHAUST FANS ON WINDOW ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK AREA IN BASEMENT AND INSTALL MESHING,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECSSARY ARTICLES STORE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING OF PREMISES.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE AND PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
456484
Location recorded for this inspection · CAFE BOLERO · 2252 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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. MUST REMOVE CUTTERS AND SCRAPERS STORED BETWEEN WALL AND 3COMP.SINK IN BASEMENT,AND STORE PROPERLY.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST ON 3COMP SINKS IN BASEMENT.
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. INSIDE BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER AT FRONT PREP AREA,3COMP.SINK IN BASEMENT,AND HAND WASH SINKS IN THE BAR AND IN BSMT.WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK IN BASEMENT TO EXTEND TO ALL 3SINKS,OWNER ONLY HAD FLUSHER SPRAYER.CAN HAVE SPRAYER AND FAUCET.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60647
575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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