Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PLAYA ESCONDIDA RESTAURANT 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
1496265
Location recorded for this inspection · PLAYA ESCONDIDA RESTAURANT · 3938 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1166312
Location recorded for this inspection · PLAYA ESCONDIDA RESTAURANT · 3938 N CICERO 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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1166301
Location recorded for this inspection · PLAYA ESCONDIDA RESTAURANT · 3938 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 05/24/12 , REPORT # 1215129 CODE 30,"FOUND FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN WALK IN COOLER... REACH IN FREEZER..." NOT CORRECTED. .SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FREEZERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1215129
Location recorded for this inspection · PLAYA ESCONDIDA RESTAURANT · 3938 N CICERO 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 food items not properly dated/labeled in wak in cooler, coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, coolers, reach in freezer.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk by 3 compartment sink, prep table areas in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving, prep table, ice machine not clean 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 storage rooms need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be provided, damaged ceiling tiles shall be replaced, walls in prep areas need detailed cleaning.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean, need cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vent(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep area, not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents in bathrooms need cleaning.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
539554
Location recorded for this inspection · PLAYA ESCONDIDA RESTAURANT · 3938 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED BASE WALLS IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE FIXED CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA HAS BEEN CLEANED
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
539532
Location recorded for this inspection · PLAYA ESCONDIDA RESTAURANT · 3938 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #580163,04-04-11 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND #32 MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND REAR,# 35 DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP MUST BE REPLACED,TINY HOLES IN THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED ,#41 MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM; GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-06-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NOT CLEAN,GREASY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. ALL SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN 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. CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED BASEWALLS IN STORAGE ROOM MUST BE FIXED
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND PROPERLY STORED AT THE REAR AREA
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. MUST WEAR HAIR CAP /HAIRNET IN THE PREP AREA
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580163
Location recorded for this inspection · PLAYA ESCONDIDA RESTAURANT · 3938 N CICERO 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND REAR; MUST REPLACE WORN OUT WEATHER STRIP AT THE EXIT DOOR,MUST PROPERLY SEAL DOOR; MUST PROVIDE WIRE SCREEN IN SMALL WINDOW AT THE REAR 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. SHELVES FOR CLEAN KITCHEN UTENSILS,SHELVES FOR INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CHOPPING BOARD UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN 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. FLOOR THRUOUT NEEDS CLEANING,FRUITS INSIDE WALKL IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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. DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACED; TINY HOLES IN THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED
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. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
361310
Location recorded for this inspection · PLAYA ESCONDIDA RESTAURANT · 3938 N CICERO AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous serious violation not corrected 10-07-2010, report# 361300: -30 Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. -32 Bottom of storage shelves and shelves inside coolers rusted. Instructed to repaint with non-toxic paint. -35 Wall tile missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing tile and seal all holes and openings. -38 Hot water pressure low at rear exposed handsink. Instructed to increase water at handsink. First handsink in prep area faucet handles not maintained. Instructed to repair handles to have water supply turn on and off. Men's toilet room yrinal not maintained. Instructed to install urinal at plumbing fixture. Critical citation issued 7-42-090 Plumber arrived on premises before end of inspection to repair plumbing. Service invoice attach. Manager started at end of inspection cleaning and repaint shelves.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
361300
Location recorded for this inspection · PLAYA ESCONDIDA RESTAURANT · 3938 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previuos minor violations not corrected:02-03-2010, report# 150234: -30 Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container. -32 Bottom of storage shelves and shelves inside cooler rusted. Instructed to to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. Bottom of storage cabinet not sealed. Instructed to seal holes around pipes. -33 Cooking equipment, storage shelves, deep fryer cabinet, prep tables and counter and front cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. -34 Floor not cleaned or maintained thru-out premises. Instructed to detail clean and reseal floor of missing grout. -35 Light covers in areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile missing or damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all missing or damaged tiles. Wallbase and coving not maintained along wall in prep and storage area. Instructed to reseal rubber coving. Wall tile missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing tile and seal all holes. -38 Hot water pressure low at rear exposed handsink. Instructed to increase water at handsink. First handsink in prep area faucet handles not maintained. Instructed to repair handles to have water supply turn on and off. Men's toilet room urinal not maintained. Instructed to install urinal at plumbing fixture. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: One compartment sink leaking at bottom drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176592
Location recorded for this inspection · PLAYA ESCONDIDA RESTAURANT · 3938 N CICERO 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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
150234
Location recorded for this inspection · PLAYA ESCONDIDA RESTAURANT · 3938 N CICERO 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: Foods stored inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Bottom of storage shelves and shelves inside cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. Bottom of storage cabinet not sealed. Instructed to seal holes around pipes.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooking equipment, storage shelves, deep fryer cabinet, prep tables and counter and front cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not cleaned or maintained thru-out premises. Instructed to detail clean and reseal floor of missing grout.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers in areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile missing or damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all missing or damaged tiles. Wallbase and coving not maintained along wall in prep and storage area. Instructed to reseal rubber coving. Wall tile missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing tile and seal all holes.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Hot water pressure low at rear exposed hand sink. Instructed to increase water pressure at hand sink. First hand sink in prep area faucet handles not maintained. Instructed to repair handles to have water supply turn on and off. Men's toilet room urinal not maintained. Instructed to remove water supply and cap off.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60641
201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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