Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL TAMARINDO LOCO on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2009642
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TAMARINDO LOCO · 3240 N PULASKI RD
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: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE PREP TABLE. REPLACE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MISSING FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR,REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL THE GAP/HOLE AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE REAR AND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA ABOVE THE T.V. SEAL GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALLS ISIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS BESIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LOOSE COVING/PLASTIC BASEBOARD THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT . MUST RE GLUE AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1965743
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TAMARINDO LOCO · 3240 N PULASKI RD
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: Found several items not properly labeled. Must label potentially hazardous foods (yogurt prepped in pitchers) with date; pre-packaged items (chips, nachos, etc) with business name, address, list of ingredients and date. Must maintain.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found mail slot in front door in disrepair. Must repair mail slot door and maintain. Coving along base of wall near door in disrepair. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found faucet handle on sink in employee restroom in disrepair (Very difficult to turn handle to the left for hot water, although it does provide hot/cold water.) Must repair and maintain.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Found food handlers without hair restraints. All food handlers must wear hair restraints (hat, hair net, etc).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1199714
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TAMARINDO LOCO · 3240 N PULASKI RD
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: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1460182
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TAMARINDO LOCO · 3240 N PULASKI RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD OR COVING AROUND REAR STORAGE ROOM.---------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND IN STORAGE ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR PREP AND STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOE EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1375634
Location recorded for this inspection · EL TAMARINDO LOCO · 3240 N PULASKI RD
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: (1)FRONT PREP COOLER LID DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH FOOD PREP AREA PROTECTION. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARD OR VERTICAL SEPARATION. (2)MUST PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BEHIND TOILET TANK IS POROUS . MUST SMOOTH WALL.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: (1)MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR TOILET ROOM .(2) MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FRONT EXPOSE HAND SINK .
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60641
201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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