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EL CHUBASCO

1658 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL CHUBASCO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586191

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHUBASCO · 1658 W CERMAK RD

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.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582474

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHUBASCO · 1658 W CERMAK RD

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
2537578

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHUBASCO · 1658 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZE SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453994

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHUBASCO · 1658 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DUST AND DEBRIS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453658

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHUBASCO · 1658 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSUER, OR REMINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU ADVISORY, LABEL STATMENTS, PLACECARDS,TABLE TENT OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DUST AND DEBRIS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293345 DATE 6-11-19: (57)EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER, ALSO REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293345

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHUBASCO · 1658 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT/DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS TCS/READY TO EAT HELD FOR MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN REAR COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD ,CONSUMED,OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS, FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSUER, OR REMINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU ADVISORY, LABEL STATMENTS, PLACECARDS,TABLE TENT OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVEDWIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR TWO DOOR COOLER FANGUARD COVER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181373

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHUBASCO · 1658 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO PREP AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2177035

Location recorded for this inspection · XOCTLI MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1658 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176994

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CHUBASCO · 1658 W CERMAK RD

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 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL,CEILING, EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS AND POTS/PANS. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 15 SMALL FLYING MOTHS IN SAME AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECCOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WATER AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN FOLLOWING AREAS: 1ST FLOOR AT GRILL/PREP AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO PREP AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071932

Location recorded for this inspection · XOCTLI MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1658 W CERMAK RD

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE BASEMENT STAIRS ON THE 1ST FL. NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT HOLDS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURS. APPROXIMATELY 60LBS. OF BEEF (48.9F-49.6F)AND 30LBS. OF CHEESE (55.6F-58.3F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, ALL VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300.00. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIRS HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE COOLERS (INCLUDING THE GASKETS) HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MAIN COOKING AREA HAS THICK GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE 1ST FL. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS NO DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO IT OR ABOVE IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE DRAINING BACK INTO THE SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937590

Location recorded for this inspection · XOCTLI MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1658 W CERMAK RD

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: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING AREA, WALL NEXT TO HOOD, AND OBSERVED A WATER DAMAGED SPOT ON CEILING IN FRONT OF THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CEAN/REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER ONLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588478

Location recorded for this inspection · XOCTLI MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1658 W CERMAK RD

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING IN PREP AREA, ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER REMOVING FRIED STEAK FROM FRYER WITH BARE HANDS, TOUCHING COOKED SLICED STEAK, SHREDDED LETTUCE, TOMATOES, CHEESE, SOILED WASH CLOTH WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING FOOD ON CUSTOMER PLATE FOR SERVICE. SAME FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN EXPOSED SINK WITH SOAP AND RUNNING WARM WATER AND DRIED IN A SANITARY MANNER. HANDS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED BETWEEN TASKS, AFTER EACH ACTIVITY, AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS FROM CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, ETC AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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