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EL VELERO DE NAYARIT

3300 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL VELERO DE NAYARIT 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
2279644

Location recorded for this inspection · EL VELERO DE NAYARIT · 3300 W MONTROSE AVE

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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078407

Location recorded for this inspection · EL VELERO DE NAYARIT · 3300 W MONTROSE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPEARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST RAISE OUTSIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950512

Location recorded for this inspection · EL VELERO DE NAYARIT · 3300 W MONTROSE AVE

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: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT ALL 2DR REFRIGERATORS.FOUND ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO FOUND SCALLOPS BEING STORED IN BLUE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOUND PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE MOST REAR STORAGE ROOM AND AT OTHER LOCATIONS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING BAR HAND SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED KITCHEN HAND SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ON THE FLOOR AT DIFFERENT CORNERS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AND WAITRESSES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1585208

Location recorded for this inspection · EL VELERO DE NAYARIT · 3300 W MONTROSE AVE

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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588704

Location recorded for this inspection · EL VELERO DE NAYARIT · 3300 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN TO NOT DRAIN PROPERLY-DRAINS TOO SLOW, WITH TWO PERSONS WASHING HANDS PROPERLY THE SINK OVERFLOWS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 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 MOUSE DROPPINGS (25 BEHIND THE 2 DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN AND 5 UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS/EVIDENCE AND RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE, MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER ON THE WALKIN COOLER FLOOR AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522969

Location recorded for this inspection · EL VELERO DE NAYARIT · 3300 W MONTROSE 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: MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE (SPOONS,FORKS ETC.)TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN,REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473757

Location recorded for this inspection · EL VELERO DE NAYARIT · 3300 W MONTROSE 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: FOUNTAIN JUICE CONTAINERS FRONT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE WORKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473486

Location recorded for this inspection · EL VELERO DE NAYARIT · 3300 W MONTROSE 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: SIDE DOOR BY KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND NOTED APPROX., 10 FRUIT FLIES ON TOP OF DIRTY DISH TILES STORED IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUNTAIN JUICE CONTAINERS FRONT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE WORKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINER TO STORE DIRTY DISH TOWELS,

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360349

Location recorded for this inspection · EL VELERO DE NAYARIT · 3300 W MONTROSE 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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND THE FLOOR IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353972

Location recorded for this inspection · EL VELERO DE NAYARIT · 3300 W MONTROSE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SHRIMP SOUP, RAW SHRIMP MARINATED WITH LIME JUICE, SPANISH RICE, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7- 38-012. RICARDO DIAZ ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT 12:35PM

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353836

Location recorded for this inspection · EL VELERO DE NAYARIT · 3300 W MONTROSE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH IN COOLER NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 56.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL REACH IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE REACH IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE. SUCH AS MILK AT 48.9F, BEEF AT 45.6F, SKIRT BEEF AT 48.6F, BAKED BEANS AT 44.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $45.00, TOTAL 9LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WITH BROWNISH/BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND ALL OVER THE PLASTIC INTERIOR LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL, THE TUBE AND THE PLASTIC LID. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND THE FAN ON THE WALL WITH NO SCREEN TO PROTECT THE ESTABLISHMENT FROM INSECTS COMING IN FROM THE OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREEN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOMS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098712

Location recorded for this inspection · EL VELERO DE NAYARIT · 3300 W MONTROSE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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