Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT on .
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Pass
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Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637695
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT · 4114 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522248
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT · 4114 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER OBSERVED PREPARED AND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED RICE AND FRIED BEANS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH FOOD MUST BE CONSUME OR DISCARDED WITH EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOOD DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS VALUE OF 80 DOLLARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR CFOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA FOR PESRONAL BELONGINGS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PRROF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2321035 ON 11/5/19. OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2321035
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT · 4114 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS, OVEN, PREP TABLES, AND GRILL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDERNEATH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE DRYWALL CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285543 ON 4/22/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Complaint Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320802
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT · 4114 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED FROM THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS THAT ARE REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL FOODS WHICH WERE NOT DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE OVEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS, OVEN, PREP TABLES, AND GRILL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDERNEATH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE DRYWALL CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT. REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285543 ON 4/22/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): **C** Characteristics- Materials for Construction and Repair OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. 53 - 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 58 - 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320303
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT · 4114 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK REMOVED FROM THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS THAT ARE REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL FOODS WHICH WERE NOT DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE OVEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS, OVEN, PREP TABLES, AND GRILL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDERNEATH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR AND THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE DRYWALL CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT. REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285543 ON 4/22/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): **C** Characteristics- Materials for Construction and Repair OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. 53 - 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 58 - 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285543
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT · 4114 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: REFRIED BEANS AT 70F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS: SALSA AT 54.3F, MILK AT 54.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $300. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS (SALSA) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUT MEAT STORED INSIDE OF A PLASTIC BUCKET WITH A LABEL MARKED "DISH DETERGENT" INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD IN A CONTAINER PREVIOUSLY USED FOR POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.9F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALSA AND MILK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE STORAGE ROOM.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135218
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT · 4114 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA SUCH AS 2 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 47.8F AND 2 LBS OF COOKED SPICY PORK AT 46.4F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. TOTAL VALUE OF DICARED FOOD WAS 4LBS, $10.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A)
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PORK TACOS AND RAW MEAT WERE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN WORN BASEBOARD UNDER THE GRILL IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BY STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE AND DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALL NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD ON CAULKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED REMOVE, RE-CAULKING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING WITH LARGE HOLES IN IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CLUTTERS SUCH AS AUTOMOBILE TIRES, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION/CLEANING TOOLS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, BETTER ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982318
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT · 4114 W NORTH 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: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE BAGS
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,CHEST FREEZERS,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,MICROWAVE,DISH RACKS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND HOLES IN CEILINGS AND WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREAS,HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS,BASEMENT,MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND ICE MACHINE
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED MOPSINK BASIN.MUST REMOVE WATER LINE FROM MOPSINK THAT IS CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNUSED GRILLS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS AND TOOLS IN FURNANCE ROOM AND REAR YARD
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMNTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981933
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT · 4114 W NORTH 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: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE .MUST REMOVE ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,SHELVING UNITS.ALSO RODENT POISON SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.ALSO APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG TOP AND SIDES OF FRONT DOOR ,NOT CLOSING TIGHT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/23/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN TO DISPLAY AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DAMAGED LIDS ON CHEST FREEZERS,WORN CUTTING BOARD.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT,RUST FROM 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,CHEST FREEZERS,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,MICROWAVE,DISH RACKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS,REAR STORAGE AREA,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 THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND HOLES IN CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS,HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS,MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DRY FOOD STOARGE AREA,BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED MOPSINK BASIN.MUST REMOVE WATER LINE FROM MOPSINK THAT IS CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNUSED GRILLS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS AND TOOLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,FURNANCE ROOM AND REAR YARD.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMNTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1949031
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT · 4114 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPOET 1631355, DATE 2/20/2016. CORRECT BY DATE 4/22/2016. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAS COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER GIVEN ON 1/22/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO BOX FREEZER TOPS BEOKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN UNUSED COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR, ALSO WET RUGS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUGS, AND STANDING WATER.OBSERVED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT OF MENS ROOM , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR/ BROKEN TILES. NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES IN PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN HALLWAY LEADING TO RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO IN MENS RESTROOM CEILING HAS HOLES,REPAIR HOLES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE PROPANE TANKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING. ALSO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631355
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT · 4114 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(BLACK SPOTS) ON CEILING AND WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HAS COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLERS GIVEN ON 1/22/2016.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516779
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT · 4114 W NORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE FREEZERS IN SAME AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN SWITCHED SERVICE TO ALPHA OMEGA NO LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED STRIP BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES.AL.SO REPLACE BROKEN FREEZER LIDS(TWO LIDS). ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM REAR STORAGE SHELF.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRYER DOOS INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REMOVE STANDING WATER (CLEAR) FROM REAR BASEMENT FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(BLACK SPOTS) ON CEILING AND WALLS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED GAS CAN AND PROPANE TANK(SMALL) IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING. ALSO MUSH CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464733
Location recorded for this inspection · EL BUEN VALLE RESTAURANT · 4114 W NORTH 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: FOUND REACH IN FREEZER WITH DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.(MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE)
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS AND BASEMENT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES.(OLD DEEP FRYERS ETC.)
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.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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