Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL HEFE SUPER MACHO TAQUERIA on .
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Out of Business
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Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605005
Location recorded for this inspection · EL HEFE SUPER MACHO TAQUERIA · 15 W HUBBARD ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232407
Location recorded for this inspection · EL HEFE SUPER MACHO TAQUERIA · 15 W HUBBARD ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT: -FRONT BAR AND BACK BAR -MENS AND WOMANS REST IN BASEMENT/LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11- OBSERVED BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS AT FRONT BAR AND REAR BAR, BLOCKED WITH LARGE STAINLESS STEEL PAN AND IN USE AS DUMP SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c)
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TOP LOADING REACHING IN COOLER: 85.5F, 5LBS OF GRILLED COOKED CHICKEN, $10.00 48.5F, 1LB OF BRAISED COOKED ONIONS, $5.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6LBS AT A VALUE OF $15.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COJITA CHEESE, QUESO FRESCO) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(A)- OBSERVED NO COLD WATER DISPENSING FROM 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP ROOM AREA ADJACENT TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15- MUST INSTALL AT MINIMUM 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BOTH BARS TO USE FOR RINSING AND DUMPING/DISCARDING BEVERAGES. MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11- CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT LINEN CLOTHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184896
Location recorded for this inspection · EL HEFE SUPER MACHO TAQUERIA · 15 W HUBBARD ST
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/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED GRAY AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON UPPER DROP PLATE OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE AND DISCARD AFFECTED ICE. OPERATOR CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK POCK MARKS IN COOK LINE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LOWER FRYER COMPARTMENT. ALSO NOTED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BROILER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING AT THE BASEMENT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES LOOSE AND GROUTING WORN IN DISH AREA, IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE FILTERS OF THE COOK LINE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070178
Location recorded for this inspection · EL HEFE SUPER MACHO TAQUERIA · 15 W HUBBARD 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 DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON FOOD PREP LINE. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND ALL STANDING WATER REMOVED. CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR DRAIN NEAR ICE MACHINES. FLOORS IN AN AROUND MOP SINK. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP AND ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF NORTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF ELECTRICAL ROOMS, UNDER SODA SYRUPS, UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES CONTAINING TOILET PAPET AND GARBAGE BAGS, UNDER ALL PALLETTES OF BEER STORAGE ROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALLS IN DISREPAIR: OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SODA SYRUPS WITH LARGE HOLES IN WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND IN HALLWAY BEHIND ADJACENT BEER COOLER. REPAIR ALL HOLES AND RESTORE WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED ROUND HOLES IN CEILING OF KEG COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS STOERED IN VARIOUS FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN LOCKERS AND STAFF BATHROOMS PROVIDED AWAY FROM FOOD
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AC UNIT LEAKING INTO LARGE GARBAGE CAN. REPAIR AC UNIT TO ELIMINATE LEAKING CONDITION.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN HALLWAY NEAR OFFICE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN HALLWAY FREE AND CLEAR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED NORTHEAST ROOM OF BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. ALL STORED ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED A LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS AND 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND. ALL DRY STORAGE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN AN AREA WITH SMOOTH WALLS CEILINGS AND FLOORS. NO DRY STORAGE FOOD RELATED ITEMS (INCLUDING WIPING CLOTH, TO GO CONTAINERS, NAPKINS ETS) CAN BE STORED IN PARTS OF BASEMENT THAT ARE UNFINISHED. MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A CLUTTER FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL ACCESS AND TREATMENT. OBSERVED BEER CLOSETS WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN ALL BEER STORAGE AREAS. ALL BEER NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON PROPER SHLEVING. OBSERVED CASES OF BEER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER ON FLOOR. BEER NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070048
Location recorded for this inspection · EL HEFE SUPER MACHO TAQUERIA · 15 W HUBBARD ST
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 REAR DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA OFF OF KITHCEN NOT RODENTPROOF WITH OVER 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. DOOR MUST BE COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF. OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN NORTHWEST ROOM CONTAINING KEGS NEXT TO KEG COOLER. OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND IN NORTH EEST CORNER OF NORTHEEST ROOM OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMINATE ALL COCKROACH ACTIVTY. MUST RODENTPROOF REAR DOOR. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON FOOD PREP LINE. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND ALL STANDING WATER REMOVED. CLEAN ALL ORGANIC MATERIAL UNDER ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR DRAIN NEAR ICE MACHINES. FLOORS IN AN AROUND MOP SINK. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP AND ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF BASEMENT INCLUDING ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF NORTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS OF ELECTRICAL ROOMS, UNDER SODA SYRUPS, UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES CONTAINING TOILET PAPET AND GARBAGE BAGS, UNDER ALL PALLETTES OF BEER STORAGE ROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALLS IN DISREPAIR: OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, OBSERVED WALL AROUND AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SODA SYRUPS WITH LARGE HOLES IN WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND IN HALLWAY BEHIND ADJACENT BEER COOLER. REPAIR ALL HOLES AND RESTORE WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED ROUND HOLES IN CEILING OF KEG COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS STOERED IN VARIOUS FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN LOCKERS AND STAFF BATHROOMS PROVIDED AWAY FROM FOOD.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AC UNIT LEAKING INTO LARGE GARBAGE CAN. REPAIR AC UNIT TO ELIMINATE LEAKING CONDITION.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN HALLWAY NEAR OFFICE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN HALLWAY FREE AND CLEAR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED NORTHEAST ROOM OF BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. ALL STORED ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED A LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS AND 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND. ALL DRY STORAGE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN AN AREA WITH SMOOTH WALLS CEILINGS AND FLOORS. NO DRY STORAGE FOOD RELATED ITEMS (INCLUDING WIPING CLOTH, TO GO CONTAINERS, NAPKINS ETS) CAN BE STORED IN PARTS OF BASEMENT THAT ARE UNFINISHED. OBSERVED NORTHWEST CORNER ROOM WITH GARBAGE INCLDING BROKEN BEER BOTTLES AND LARGE TUB OF STANDING WATER. ROOM MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND LARGE TUB OF STANDING WATER REMOVED. ALL BROKEN BEER BOTTLES AND GARABAGE MUST BE REMOVED. MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A CLUTTER FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL ACCESS AND TREATMENT. OBSERVED BEER CLOSETS WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN ALL BEER STORAGE AREAS. ALL BEER NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON PROPER SHLEVING. OBSERVED CASES OF BEER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER ON FLOOR. BEER NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976339
Location recorded for this inspection · EL HEFE SUPER MACHO TAQUERIA · 15 W HUBBARD ST
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 FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AND DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937287
Location recorded for this inspection · EL HEFE SUPER MACHO TAQUERIA · 15 W HUBBARD ST
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: FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FUSE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES/ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932884
Location recorded for this inspection · EL HEFE SUPER MACHO TAQUERIA · 15 W HUBBARD ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: MAIN BAR GLASS MACHINE NOT SANITIZING, AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN SAID GLASS MACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE ALL GLASSES/MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT MAIN BAR MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT MAIN DISHMACHINE OR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER AND COOKLINE MEATS REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK BY ICE MACHINES ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FUSE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES/ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546504
Location recorded for this inspection · EL HEFE SUPER MACHO TAQUERIA · 15 W HUBBARD ST
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: LABEL THE THREE BIG BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PERMANENT LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE TWO BARS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FOR TORTILLA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARDS OR REPLACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL SURFACE OF (ONE OUT OF TWO) ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT FURNACE ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM, STORAGE ROOM FOR THE PARTY. ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBORAGE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537483
Location recorded for this inspection · DOS DIABLOS · 15 W HUBBARD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434749
Location recorded for this inspection · DOS DIABLOS · 15 W HUBBARD ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE OF THE REAR WITH EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING (SANITIZING TEMPERATURE WAS 121F) ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING GLASSES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR PREP NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING (TEMPERATURE OF SANITIZER WAS 0PPM). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 180F OR ABOVE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZER AND 50 PPM AND ABOVE FOR LOW TEMPERATURES ARE ATTAINED. UPON RETURN TO COMPLETE INSPECTION TODAY 4/11/2014 REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR AND IS NOW READING 100 PPM AT THE BAR AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER AT THE REAR IS ALSO REPAIRED AND NOW READING 197F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR BLOCKING THE SINK AND ALSO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCESS THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TO SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. NO OTHER HAND WASH SINK IS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA THAT CAN BE USED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REPOSITIONED THE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO ORIGINALS OF CITY FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,BEANS,BEEF,TACOS,SOUPS ETC).INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, DISH WASHER ROOM AND AT THE BARS. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE BAR DRY.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372213
Location recorded for this inspection · DOS DIABLOS · 15 W HUBBARD 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: ALL ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ICE MAKERS IN BASEMENT ARE LOCATED UNDER SEWER LINES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER/CEILING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITARY MANNER.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134738
Location recorded for this inspection · DOS DIABLOS · 15 W HUBBARD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE OPEN SEAMS ON THE TOP FRONT PANELS OF THE 3-COMP SINK (DISHROOM), MUST BE SEALED/WELDED. RUSTY GREASE TRAPS MUST BE RE-SEALED. GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS ARE RIPPED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE. SINK STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR DOORS OF BAR COOLERS, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, MOST SINK DRAINS AT THE BAR, CONDENSERS/COMPRESSORS OF MOST COOLERS.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. FLOORS ALONG THE WALLBASES BEHIND DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BATHROOM VENTILATION NOT WAORKING, MUST FIX. LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE BAR HANDSINK & AT THE COLD WATER KNOB OF KITCHEN HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED. A BACK-FLOW DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE COFFEE MACHINES, IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60654
390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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