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CINCO ESTRELLAS

2908-2912 W 59TH ST · Chicago, IL 60629

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CINCO ESTRELLAS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637937

Location recorded for this inspection · CINCO ESTRELLAS · 2908-2912 W 59TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS OF WHOLE FISH IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 64.2F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL COLD HELD FOOD MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6LBS OF WHOLE FISH AT A COST OF $50. PRIROITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD SHELVING IN WALK COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE WOOD IS SEALED AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPES LEAKING AT BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH HOLE NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS AND DAMAGED WALL COVERING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LITTER AND CLUTTER ON UNUSED STAIRS NEXT TO STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DISH AREA OVER HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ORANGE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA WHERE FLOOR BURNERS ARE KEPT -TO BE LOOSE AND UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA.

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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
2616404

Location recorded for this inspection · CINCO ESTRELLAS · 2908-2912 W 59TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EXIT DOOR AT EAST END PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR, HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: WAREWASHING DRAIN PIPES WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC DUE TO LEAKING. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC, AND REPAIR FREE OF LEAKS. SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MAINTENANCE TOOLS, PAINT NOT STORED IN DESIGNATED AREA. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT EAST SIDE PREP AREAS NEAR BURNER STOVES. HOLES IN WALL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAID SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587730

Location recorded for this inspection · CINCO ESTRELLAS · 2908-2912 W 59TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES ON BOTTOM OF PREP AND STORAGE TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES, SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SINKS AT EAST BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA AND AT PIPE UNDER BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO LIGHT WHERE ICE MACHINE LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN IN SAME AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572834

Location recorded for this inspection · CINCO ESTRELLAS · 2908-2912 W 59TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONLY VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR WAITSTAFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCH

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572649

Location recorded for this inspection · CINCO ESTRELLAS · 2908-2912 W 59TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK IN WEST BAR AND HANDWASH SINKS IN MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON WEST END, RANGING FROM 60F-65F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030(C).

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: CONTAINER OF RAW OYSTERS AND CONTAINER OF CLAMS IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINERS. OYSTERS AND CLAMS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. TAGS MUST REMAIN ATTACHED UNTIL THE CONTAINERS ARE EMPTY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE CHUTE WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND IN CONTACT WITH ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASH UNIT CURRENTLY IN USE AND UNABLE TO SANITIZE. 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED WITH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS PROVIDED BY SANITARIAN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MISSING CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICE/STRIPS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE AND CHLORINE ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BANQUET BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT BANQUET BAR AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR WAITSTAFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563705

Location recorded for this inspection · CINCO ESTRELLAS · 2908-2912 W 59TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4-1/2" GAP IN MIDDLE OF ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN GASKET AT DEEP FREEZER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563283

Location recorded for this inspection · CINCO ESTRELLAS · 2908-2912 W 59TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS (STEAK, EGGS ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RAW WOOD ON WALL NEXT TO FRONT DISH AREA, AND ON WALL IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST FINSIH TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, FRONT PREP AREA, AND REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN GASKET AT DEEP FREEZER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562968

Location recorded for this inspection · CINCO ESTRELLAS · 2908-2912 W 59TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND SHELLSTOCK IN A CONTAINER IN COOLER WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION TAG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCT DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS, $40. ADVISED TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION TAG DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS (STEAK, EGGS ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR IN BANQUET HALLWAY, AND ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4-1/2" GAP IN MIDDLE OF ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES IN PREP AREA DURING STORAGE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN GASKET AT DEEP FREEZER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RAW WOOD ON WALL NEXT TO FRONT DISH AREA, AND ON WALL IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST FINSIH TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, FRONT PREP AREA, AND REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAK AT PIPE AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK. REPAR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S BANQUET RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALL IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH BANQUET RESTROOMS IN NEED OF REPAIR, MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/13/21, REPORT #2545470: #10: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #37: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF LABELING TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN #38: OUTER DOOR TO GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #44: ALL STOCK IN BASEMENT MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. #55: FLOORS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND OR CORRECTION OF TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #58: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. CORRECT ALL OF THE ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545470

Location recorded for this inspection · CINCO ESTRELLAS · 2908-2912 W 59TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF LABELING TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER DOOR TO GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL STOCK IN BASEMENT MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BOTTOMS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND OR CORRECTION OF TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF INCREASING INTENSITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290588

Location recorded for this inspection · CINCO ESTRELLAS · 2908-2912 W 59TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN EAST BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY TWO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2289134

Location recorded for this inspection · CINCO ESTRELLAS · 2908-2912 W 59TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN EAST BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SECURE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY TWO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059767

Location recorded for this inspection · CINCO ESTRELLAS · 2908-2912 W 59TH ST

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 RUST DEPOSIRS ON COOLER RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER AREA, INSTRD TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PAINT CHIPS IN BASEMENT AREA STORAGE AREA. FLOORS IN BACK BAR AREA WERE STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO CLEAN/ORGANIZE.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60629

262 of 330 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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