Chicago · Official inspection records
4246 W 47TH ST · Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL POPOCATEPETL IND INC on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · EL POPOCATEPETL IND INC · 4246 W 47TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL POPOCATEPETL IND INC · 4246 W 47TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTRA POPCORN STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR BAGGIES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL POPOCATEPETL IND INC · 4246 W 47TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK FOUND AT 82.3 F . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 HOT WATER RESTORED TO 110 F BY END OF INSPECTION.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING HANDLED INCLUDING BUTTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL AND CEILING WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE POPCORN MAKER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING IN A CLEAN SANITIARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING BUTTER FOR POPCORN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR TO INSURE REFRIGERATOR IS MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL POPOCATEPETL IND INC · 4246 W 47TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL POPOCATEPETL IND INC · 4246 W 47TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR & PALLETS NEAR LARGE BAGS OF CORN IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO MAN DOOR & OVER HEAD GARAGE DOOR AT RECEIVING (CORN & FLOUR PREP AREAS)NOT TIGHT FITTING & SMALL OPENINGS IN DOOR OF SAME.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE WINDOW SCREEN IN CORN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN PROCESSING AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN CORN TORTILLA PROCESSING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
Local context · Chicago
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2177274.
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