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EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL

4556 W ROOSEVELT RD · Chicago, IL 60624

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL 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
2243966

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL · 4556 W ROOSEVELT 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050125

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL · 4556 W ROOSEVELT 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: OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE NAME OF PRODUCT AND A DATE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT CLEAN DISHES ON THE OPEN DISH STORAGE SHELF TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED THE LIGHT SHEILD CRACKED ABOVE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN, ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ONE OF THE TOILET SEATS IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946302

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL · 4556 W ROOSEVELT 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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR, AND INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DIRT, DUST, AND STAINS FROM CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS. CLEAN GREASE/FUZZ BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. RE-PAINT WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER OF BAR ABOVE SINKS WHERE SURFACE IS CHIPPING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937649

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL · 4556 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOTED 6-21-16 ON REPORT# 1933172 NOT CORRECTED:-19- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOUND WITH LIDS THAT ARE NOT WELL CONSTRUCTED( A GAP OBSERVED BETWEEN THE 2 LIDS AT THE CENTER RANGING FROM 1 INCH AT THE FRONT TO 4 INCHES AT THE BACK WHICH ALLOWS EASY ACCESS FOR PESTS). THE RECEPTACLE MUST BE REPLACED. -22- NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR BAR PREP AREA NOR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE. NON COMPLIANT CRITICAL 7-42-090.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPERLY STORED AGAINST THE WALL, MUST BE PROPERLY STORED PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR, AND INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS DIRT). CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN MEN"S WASHROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DIRT, DUST, AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS. SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND COLD WATER KNOB TO MOP SINK. CLEAN GREASE/FUZZ BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. RE-PAINT WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER OF BAR ABOVE SINKS WHERE SURFACE IS CHIPPING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL CONSUMABLE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933172

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL · 4556 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINE(WATER CHAMBER, UPPER PANEL AND INTERIOR WALLS) CONTAMINATED WITH BLACK SLIME. ALL INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOUND WITH LIDS THAT ARE NOT WELL CONSTRUCTED( A GAP OBSERVED BETWEEN THE 2 LIDS AT THE CENTER RANGING FROM 1 INCH AT THE FRONT TO 4 INCHES AT THE BACK WHICH ALLOWS EASY ACCESS FOR PESTS). THE RECEPTACLE MUST BE REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR BAR PREP AREA NOR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPERLY STORED AGAINST THE WALL, MUST BE PROPERLY STORED PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR, AND INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS DIRT). CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN MEN"S WASHROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DIRT, DUST, AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS. SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND COLD WATER KNOB TO MOP SINK. CLEAN GREASE/FUZZ BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. RE-PAINT WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER OF BAR ABOVE SINKS WHERE SURFACE IS CHIPPING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL CONSUMABLE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931958

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL · 4556 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522816

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL · 4556 W ROOSEVELT 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: NO COVER PROVIDED FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. OBSERVED KNIVES SITTING IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SPLASHGUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522427

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL · 4556 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM THE BIN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OR ON THE MENU.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO COVER PROVIDED FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. OBSERVED KNIVES SITTING IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SPLASHGUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515661

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL · 4556 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434523

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL · 4556 W ROOSEVELT 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: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401858

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL · 4556 W ROOSEVELT RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343425

Location recorded for this inspection · EL CENTENARIO SPORTS BAR & GRILL · 4556 W ROOSEVELT 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: THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE KITCHEN AND BAR FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND PEELING, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, CLEAN AND LIGHT IN COLOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERE IS NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES, OBTAIN A METAL STEM INSTANT READ THERMOMETER.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60624

128 of 162 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2270539.

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