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5411 EMPANADAS

2850 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60657

Mobile Food Dispenser

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for 5411 EMPANADAS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2604384

Location recorded for this inspection · 5411 EMPANADAS · 2850 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2594482

Location recorded for this inspection · 5411 EMPANADAS · 2850 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2567196

Location recorded for this inspection · 5411 EMPANADAS · 2850 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: PEELED PAINT A ROLL-UP DOOR AND CEILING. REMOVE/REPAINT. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. FACILITY HAS PLACED VINYL WALLPAPER OVER PEELED PAINT. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT PEELED/CHIPPED PAINT MUST BE REMOVED AND TO PLACE MATERIAL THAT FITS THE ABOVE CRITERIA.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2566426

Location recorded for this inspection · 5411 EMPANADAS · 2850 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A): ELECTRIC GENERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN ON AT THE TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PROPER HOT AND COLD WATER WAS PROPERLY SUPPLIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: PEELED PAINT A ROLL-UP DOOR AND CEILING. REMOVE/REPAINT. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. FACILITY HAS PLACED VINYL WALLPAPER OVER PEELED PAINT. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT PEELED/CHIPPED PAINT MUST BE REMOVED AND TO PLACE MATERIAL THAT FITS THE ABOVE CRITERIA.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2565999

Location recorded for this inspection · 5411 EMPANADAS · 2850 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A): ELECTRIC GENERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN ON AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF PROPER HOT AND COLD WATER IS PROPERLY SUPPLIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.12: A THERMOMETER IS REQUIRED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.11: NEED TO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: PEELED PAINT A ROLL-UP DOOR AND CEILING. REMOVE/REPAINT. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER HANDWASHING SINK

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2564089

Location recorded for this inspection · 5411 EMPANADAS · 2850 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 9/2022 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK EXCEEDED 137F. NO COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: A THERMOMETER IS REQUIRED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR THE BOTH SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR TRUCK DOOR, MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED, TIGHT FIT TO FRAME.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: THE RETENTION TANK FOR WASTEWATER UNDER THE TRUCK IS UNABLE TO OPEN. CAP MUST BE EASILY OPENED TO CONVEY SEWAGE PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PEELED PAINT A ROLL-UP DOOR AND CEILING. REMOVE/REPAINT. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER HANDWASHING SINK

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2553587

Location recorded for this inspection · 5411 EMPANADAS · 2850 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2552229

Location recorded for this inspection · 5411 EMPANADAS · 2850 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2522146

Location recorded for this inspection · 5411 EMPANADAS · 2850 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE WINDOW SCREEN AND THE WINDOW FRAME. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE WINDOW SCREEN AND WINDOW FRAME.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2402118

Location recorded for this inspection · 5411 EMPANADAS · 2850 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO REQUIRED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS IN TRUCK. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY IN TRUCK. PRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2291192

Location recorded for this inspection · 5411 EMPANADAS · 2850 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 250 LBS OF BEEF, CHICKEN, AND PORK EMPENADADAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 106F TO 120F IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCD FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. VALUED AT $250.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT OR COLD WATER AT THE HAND-SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2222959

Location recorded for this inspection · 5411 EMPANADAS · 2850 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(B-5) ALLERGEN INGREDIENT INFORMATION LABEL MISSING ON FOOD PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 EXTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING BOX WITH EXPOSED FOAM INSULATION WRAPPED IN DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE. HOT HOLDING UNIT EXTERIOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INTERIOR OF THE REAR ROLLING DOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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How results compare in ZIP 60657

426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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