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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509764
Location recorded for this inspection · EL VIGIA RESTAURANT · 4124 W ARMITAGE 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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385620
Location recorded for this inspection · EL VIGIA RESTAURANT · 4124 W ARMITAGE 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: MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST REMOVE MULTIUSE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN WALL AND 3- COMP SINK AND STORE PROPERLY.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND STOVES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLES,LID OF SMALL CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL 3- REACH IN COOLERS IN DINING AREA.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM LEGS AND WHEELBASES OF SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ADDITIONAL DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1471462
Location recorded for this inspection · EL VIGIA RESTAURANT · 4124 W ARMITAGE 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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1301133
Location recorded for this inspection · EL VIGIA RESTAURANT · 4124 W ARMITAGE 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: MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FRONT BAR AREA
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE A LONG STEM CALIBRATED THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THATS NOT IN USE IN STORAGE AREA
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
680155
Location recorded for this inspection · EL VIGIA RESTAURANT · 4124 W ARMITAGE 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: Raw wood storage shelves in basement. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Ventilation not working properly in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate light not provided in women's toilet room. Instructed to install more light.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
419635
Location recorded for this inspection · EL VIGIA RESTAURANT · 4124 W ARMITAGE 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. NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED FOR STORING COOKED RICE ON STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SAID BAG AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER PREFERABLY METAL PAN WITH COVER.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT IN FRONT AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60639
335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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